Breastfeeding steadily declines as infants age. In 2008, after infants were born 75% of U.S. mothers did any breastfeeding while 52% of mothers exclusively breastfed their child (infant receives only breast milk and vitamins or medications, but no other solids or liquids). By six months, only 44% of mothers breastfed.
Breastfeeding steadily declines as infants age. In 2008, after infants were born 75% of U.S. mothers did any breastfeeding while 52% of mothers exclusively breastfed their child (infant receives only breast milk and vitamins or medications, but no other solids or liquids). By six months, only 44% of mothers breastfed.