2. Benefits of Breastfeeding
• Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
If 90% of mothers breastfeed in the U.S., 900 infants lives a year can be prevented if
mothers breastfeed for at least 6 months.(American Academy of Pediatrics, 2012)
Mothers that did not breastfeed, resulted in 21% Infant mortality in U.S (American
Academy of Pediatrics, 2012)
• Obesity
Lack of breastfeeding increases the risk of obesity throughout lifespan (Dietz
WH, 2001)
• Reduce risk of developing chronic conditions (WIC, 2012)
Type II diabetes
Celiac disease
Crohns disease
• Less risk of Cancer (WIC, 2012)
• For mothers, not breastfeeding may lead premenopausal breast cancer, ovarian cancer, retained
gestational weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and the metabolic syndrome. (Stuebe, 2009)
• Prevents Asthma (AAP. 2012)
5. Why Don’t Minorities Breastfeed?
Inconveniency/Income
– https://youtu.be/DicdNNPFWVo?t=6m21s
Possibility of Body exposure in Public
Spouse Opinion
Lack of education on Breastfeeding
• proper techniques
• expectations of the breastfeeding experience
– https://youtu.be/DicdNNPFWVo?t=12m
Lack of Role models with Experience
The discomfort of breastfeeding
Conveniency of Formula
– https://youtu.be/CPiMn0LJr0Y?t=10m38s
Having to rely on childcare
6. More Women Are Breastfeeding and
for Longer Periods
From 2000–2008, the percentage of women who initiated
breastfeeding went up from 47.4% to 58.9% for blacks, and
71.8% to 75.2% for whites. Initiation rates for Hispanics
went from 77.6% to 80.0%, although this was not a
significant increase.
Infants that were breastfed at 6 and 12 months increased
greatly among all three racial/ethnic groups.
While 74.6% of infants born in 2008 began breastfeeding,
only 23.4% met the recommended breastfeeding duration
of 12 months. This indicates women may need more
support to continue breastfeeding.
7. • It's Only Natural helps African-American women and their families understand the health benefits of
breastfeeding—not just for babies, but for moms too. Here, you’ll find facts about breastfeeding and get
practical tips on how to make breastfeeding work for you while getting the support you need.
• Are you worried that you won't be able to breastfeed? Some moms can't breastfeed, but most can. You may
also have lots of other concerns about this new experience. Explore our articles and watch videos featuring
expert advice and personal stories from moms just like you.
• Planning ahead
• Pregnancy is the best time to learn about the benefits of breastfeeding so you can plan to give your baby a
healthy start in life.
• Addressing breastfeeding myths
• Have you been hearing conflicting stories and opinions about breastfeeding from family and friends? Get
the real facts and helpful advice here.
• Overcoming challenges
• Breastfeeding can become one of the simplest things you'll do as a new mom. Find out how to approach
common hurdles at the beginning and find your groove.
• Finding support
• From your baby’s dad to lactation consultants, learn how and where to get the support you need for a
positive breastfeeding experience.
• Fitting breastfeeding into your life
• Whether you're heading back to work or feeding your baby on the go, these tips will help you fit
breastfeeding into your everyday life.
• My breastfeeding story
8.
9. References
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). (2012, February 27). Breastfeeding and the use
of human milk.Pediatrics, 129, e827–e841. Retrieved April 27, 2012, from
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• Dietz WH. Breastfeeding may help prevent childhood overweight. JAMA 2001; 285:
2506–07.
• Donna J. Chapman, and Rafael Perez-Escamilla. American society for Nutrition:
Advances in Nutrition. 2012; 3:95-104
• Ma, P., Brewer-Asling, M., & Magnus, J. H. (2013). A case study on the economic impact
of optimal breastfeeding. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 17(1), 9–13. PMID:
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• McDowell MA, Wang C-Y, Kennedy-Stephenson J. Breastfeeding in the United States:
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