Section on Breastfeeding
Supported by a contract from the Department of Health and Human Services,
Office on Women’s Health, Reference No. 03T030012.
Breastfeeding Supportand Promotion
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Healthy People 2010 Breastfeeding Goals 75% initiation in the early
postpartum period 50% at
6 months of age
25% at 1 year of age
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DHHS National Breastfeeding Awareness Campaign Campaign to promote breastfeeding
and increase the rate of breastfeeding among first-time parents. Goals: Increase breastfeeding during
postpartum period to 75%. Increase breastfeeding within
6 months postpartum to 50%. Illustrates the consequences of not
breastfeeding. Also stresses the importance of exclusive breastfeeding
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AAP Policy Statement Benefits of
breastfeeding Guidance for
initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding for health care professionals
Hospital and community advocacy
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AAP Policy Statement
Human milk is the preferred feeding for all infants, including premature and sick newborns, with rare exceptions.
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AAP Policy Statement
Direct breastfeeding is best.
Expressed breastmilk, fortified when appropriate for premature infants, is next best.
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AAP Policy Statement Pediatricians should
provide complete, current information on the benefits of breastfeeding and promote breastfeeding as a cultural norm.
A decision to choose not to breastfeed should occur only after the family has been fully informed.
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Before advising against breastfeeding or recom-mending premature weaning, weigh the benefits of breastfeeding against the risks of not receiving human milk.
AAP Policy Statement
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