Breastfeeding Initiation Rates by State, 2004-2020

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National rate: 56.9%

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Notes: Findings are reported for the 50 States and the District of Columbia (data for the Indian Tribal Organizations and territories are not included).
Prior to 2004, breastfeeding initiation rates were reported for 7- to 11-month-old infants; for more information see appendix figures A.1 and A.2 in the report.
Source: Kline, N., Zvavitch, P., Wroblewska, K., Worden, M., Mwombela, B., & Thorn, B. (2021). WIC Participant and Program Characteristics 2020. Alexandria, VA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service. For more information on breastfeeding initiation rates, see chapter 8 of the report.