1. Section on Breastfeeding Supported by a contract from the Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Womens Health, Reference No. 03T030012. Breastfeeding Support and Promotion Copyright © 2003, Rev 2005 American Academy of Pediatrics

2. Healthy People 2010 Breastfeeding Goals 75% initiation in the early postpartum period 50% at 6 months of age 25% at 1 year of age Copyright © 2003, Rev 2005 American Academy of Pediatrics Photo © Roni M. Chastain, RN

3. DHHS National Breastfeeding Awareness Campaign Campaign to promote breastfeeding and increase the rate of breastfeeding among first-time parents. Goals: Increase breastfeeding during postpartum period to 75%. Increase breastfeeding within 6 months postpartum to 50%. Illustrates the consequences of not breastfeeding. Also stresses the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months. Copyright © 2003, Rev 2005 American Academy of Pediatrics

4. AAP Policy Statement Benefits of breastfeeding Guidance for initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding for health care professionals Hospital and community advocacy Copyright © 2003, Rev 2005 American Academy of Pediatrics

5. AAP Policy Statement Human milk is the preferred feeding for all infants, including premature and sick newborns, with rare exceptions. Copyright © 2003, Rev 2005 American Academy of Pediatrics

6. AAP Policy Statement Direct breastfeeding is best. Expressed breastmilk, fortified when appropriate for premature infants, is next best. Copyright © 2003, Rev 2005 American Academy of Pediatrics

7. AAP Policy Statement Pediatricians should provide complete, current information on the benefits of breastfeeding and promote breastfeeding as a cultural norm. A decision to choose not to breastfeed should occur only after the family has been fully informed. Copyright © 2003, Rev 2005 American Academy of Pediatrics Photo © Roni M. Chastain, RN

8. Before advising against breastfeeding or recom- mending premature weaning, weigh the benefits of breastfeeding against the risks of not receiving human milk. AAP Policy Statement Copyright © 2003, Rev 2005 American Academy of Pediatrics