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Breastfeeding (PRAMS)

Breastfeeding (PRAMS)

Breastfeeding has been shown to provide health benefits to the infant, including nutrients needed for healthy growth and development as well as antibodies to protect them from many illnesses. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that a baby be exclusively breastfed for six months and continued breastfeeding until two years or beyond. However, babies who breastfeed for only a short period of time can experience health benefits.

Last updated: February 2024

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In New York City in 2017, 91.5% of mothers reported ever breastfeeding or pumping breast milk to feed their baby after delivery.
In New York City in 2017, 73.1% of mothers reported still breastfeeding four weeks (one month) after delivery.
In New York City in 2017, 51.1% of mothers reported still breastfeeding eight weeks (two months) after delivery.

Notes: Breastfeeding, two months: mother reported still breastfeeding eight weeks after delivery. Data for New York City and New York state (excluding NYC) are reported separately. To view state or city data, click on the Location edit button in the search tool on the left and select the state or city from the dropdown menus. For more information about the availability of PRAMS data by state and year, refer to the Calculations page. White and Black race categories do not include Hispanic ethnicity.

Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System. Retrieved May 18, 2025, from www.marchofdimes.org/peristats.

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Breastfeeding
New York, 2017

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New York, 2017

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New York, 2017

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