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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.

Support for Positive Promotion of Breastfeeding

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In response to questions about the Office on Women’s Health / Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) campaign to promote breastfeeding, the International Formula Council has developed the following statement:

  • The International Formula Council (IFC) and each of its members strongly support the positive, accurate promotion of breastfeeding and are pleased that, through a concerted effort by the health community, government and industry, recorded breastfeeding rates in the U.S.