The authors examines infant-feeding practices and maternal diet in Mexican immigrant families in California. researchers found that mothers living in the US for fewer than 6 years breastfed their infants exclusively for at least 16 weeks. In addition, 20% of mothers living in the US from 6 years to 15 years and 17% of mothers living in the US for more than 15 years exclusively breastfed. Longer duration of residence in the US was associated with significantly higher intakes of vegetables, low-fat milk, salty snacks, animal protein, and cereals.
This study explored reasons for high rates of formula supplementation of breastfeeding newborns enrolled in WIC and the limited use of the WIC expanded food package for mothers who breastfed. Results showed that the expanded food package for mothers was not valued. However, free supplemental formula was highly valued. Lack of access to breast pumps, the unacceptability of pumping in the workplace, and difficulties with nursing in public all contributed to formula supplementation.
The BF hospital designation was associated with significantly higher EBF rates independent of demographic variables. Support for hospitals to attain the BF hospital designation is a meaningful public health goal.
In the multivariable model, intensity of engagement during the first 2 weeks post partum was the single strongest predictor of exclusive breastfeeding status within the LATCH program
Issue brief on success of WIC breastfeeding peer counselors, outcomes and opportunity to impact obesity.
This report provides FY2016 data on WIC breastfeeding rates by local agency, and was produced by USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Supplemental Foods Program Division.
This report provides FY2015 data on WIC breastfeeding rates by local agency, and was produced by USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Supplemental Foods Program Division.
This report provides FY2014 data on WIC breastfeeding rates by local agency, and was produced by USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Supplemental Foods Program Division.
This report provides FY2013 data on WIC breastfeeding rates by local agency, and was produced by USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Supplemental Foods Program Division.
This report provides FY2012 data on WIC breastfeeding rates by local agency, and was produced by USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Supplemental Foods Program Division.
