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Relevant Population Characteristics for Breastfeeding at 3 Months and 6 Months

Relevant Population Characteristics

Breastfeeding for at least 6 months is more common among women who are in the Mountain states, White or Hispanic, older, college-educated, and not enrolled in WIC. Mothers are more likely to continue to breastfeed beyond the newborn period if they are not employed outside the home, or if they work part-time. Employers are encouraged to implement workplace policies to protect and support breastfeeding mothers. Mothers are encouraged to discuss this with their employers.

Related Relevant Population Characteristics Indicator Reports:


Women, Infants, and Children, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health, Division of Family Health and Preparedness, Utah Department of Health, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1013, Telephone: 801-538-6823, Fax: 801-358-6729, Website: health.utah.gov/WIC, Contact: Phyllis Crowley, Email: pcrowley@utah.gov
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Content updated: Sat, 25 May 2013 13:40:43