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Under Congressional-mandate, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will convene an ad hoc committee of experts to conduct a consensus study on policies, programs, and investments to better understand the landscape of breastfeeding promotion, initiation, and support across the United States. The study will provide an evidence-based analysis of the macroeconomic, social, and health costs and benefits of the United States' current breastfeeding rates and goals; and will build on what is known about inequalities in breastfeeding rates and disparities. The Committee will identify existing knowledge gaps, needed research, and data collection challenges.
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Breastfeeding in the United States: Strategies to Support Families and Achieve National Goals
Consensus Study Report
·2025
Breastfeeding supports lifelong health and development for both infants and mothers. It is associated with lower risks of chronic disease, improved maternal health outcomes, and potential health care cost savings. While most families in the United States begin breastfeeding, many are unable to conti...
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