Breastfeeding Statistics, Who's doing it?

Did you know the CDC collects breastfeeding data?

Here is a chart of who is doing it.

Percentage of Children Who Are Breastfed at 6 Months of Age, Among Children Born in 2007 (Provisional)

The Numbers from Kellymom.com
This is a great link with some awesome info on breastfeeding.

The Surgeon General's Goal for Healthy People 2010 is that:

75% of women breastfeed their infants at hospital discharge,

50% breastfeed their infants at 6 months of age, and

25% breastfeed their infants at 12 months (1 year) of age.

40% exclusively breastfeed their infants at 3 months of age

17% exclusively breastfeed their infants at 6 months of age

Taken from WHO or the World Health Organization :
 
Did you know?
Globally less than 40% of infants under six months of age are exclusively breastfed. That is scary if you ask me. There needs to be a lot more info on the subject, especially in third world countries and poverty ridden place in the world. Although, in many places it's the ones whjo have the time and education to breastfeed do not.
 
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival.
 
A lack of exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life contributes to over a million avoidable child deaths each year.


Adequate breastfeeding support for mothers and families could save many young lives.
WHO actively promotes breastfeeding as the best source of nourishment for infants and young children. This fact file explores the many benefits of the practice, and how robust help for mothers can increase breastfeeding worldwide.


Hope you learned something,