Breastfeeding Report Card from the CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released its Breastfeeding Report Card with information on how breastfeeding is being protected, promoted and supported in each state. The publication reports information state-by-state information on five “outcome” and nine “process” indicators. These indicators can be used to: tell the story of breastfeeding practices in each state; monitor progress and celebrate state successes; identify opportunities for growth and improvement in breastfeeding protection, promotion, and support within each state. For more information, go to http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/report_card.htm