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Cultural Support and Acceptance for Whatever Feeding Method You Choose

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Besides returning to work and participation in the WIC program, a woman’s cultural support system, including her parents, extended family and friends, has been shown to be an influential factor that affects breast feeding duration. Studies have shown that women who initiate breastfeeding at birth have success based on encouragement from parents and relatives. Likewise, a lack of emotional support has been cited as a reason for early termination of breastfeeding.

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In this section, you will find the latest IFC press releases and statements.

Breastfeeding Legislation Increases Rates

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Study Shows Association, but not Causation, between Breastfeeding Rates and Legislation in the United States

A study published in the October 2008 edition of the American Journal of Public Health found state variations in breastfeeding initiation and duration, where western and northwestern states had the highest rates. Additionally, researchers found that breastfeeding initiation rates were highest in states with multiple pieces of legislation supportive of breastfeeding and lowest among states with no such legislation.