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Did You Know?
October 9, 2015

Saving Lives. Protecting People. ^TM

Hospital practices in the first hours and days after birth can influence how babies are fed, according to the latest CDC Vital Signs.
In 2013, 54% of hospitals were using a majority of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding—up from only 29% in 2007.
Hospitals can further improve their practices to support breastfeeding by taking recommended steps to become Baby-Friendly.

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