New CDC Report: Majority of U.S. Hospitals Do Not Fully Support Breastfeeding

August 8, 2011 - Breastfeeding protects against childhood obesity, yet less than 4 percent of U.S. hospitals provide the full range of support mothers need to be able to breastfeed, according to the most recent Vital Signs report released August 5, 2011 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Improving rates of breastfeeding by providing better hospital support to mothers and babies is an important strategy to improve children’s health, including a reduced risk of childhood obesity.

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