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Babies who are breastfed have reduced risks of ear and respiratory infections, asthma, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), diabetes, and obesity; therefore, the WHO/UNICEF Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative established Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding as the global standard for hospital care to support breastfeeding.
However, according to the CDC Vital Signs report, many hospitals do not implement the steps.
For example, 80% of babies born in the US start out breastfeeding, but, unfortunately, 6 in 10 breastfeeding mothers stop breastfeeding earlier than they intend. Even more Latina mothers stop breastfeeding earlier than they intend. This is due to lack of support from hospitals, the workplace, businesses, and families. In order to reduce Latino childhood obesity, it is important for hospitals to fully support breastfeeding and offer post-discharge breastfeeding support.
The following fact sheets provide an overview of the problem, infographics, and tips for mothers, healthcare provider, hospitals, and federal, state and local governments.
Access the Hospital Actions Affection Breastfeeding fact sheet in English.
Access the Hospital Actions Affection Breastfeeding fact sheet in Spanish.
By The Numbers
142
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Expected rise in Latino cancer cases in coming years
