Breastfeeding helps prevent obesity and diabetes in children, and puts mothers at lower risk for breast and ovarian cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Please note, the data are grouped by the year of birth, not the year of data collection.
The chart below shows breastfeeding initiation, exclusivity at 6 months, and sustained breastfeeding through 12 months for Vermont.
Data Source
Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Breastfeeding Report Card.
Related Indicators
Birthing Parents Without Paid Parental Workplace Leave – The indicator chart shows the percentage of birthing parents returning to work with no paid workplace leave after giving birth.
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Birthing Parents with Adequate Prenatal Care – The indicator chart shows the percentage of birthing parents with adequate prenatal care by year, meaning that prenatal care was both entered into early and included regular visits.