Nutrition: Foundations for Life

Who is most likely to Breastfeed?

In the United States, 60-70% of mothers initiate breast feeding, with over 30% continuing until at least 6 months.  Breast feeding is associated with increased maternal education, increased parity, married status and increased maternal age.  Employed status of the mother is associated with decreased rates of initiation and duration of breast feeding.  Breast feeding is less common among Hispanic and African-American women than among White women.  (From AAP Pediatric Nutrition Handbook)

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What are the advantages of Human Milk?

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