The 2008 CDC breastfeeding report card is now available on the CDC website at:
http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/report_card.htm

There are five outcome indicators that directly track the Healthy People 2010 breastfeeding objectives. Outcomes are estimated using data from the annual CDC National Immunization Survey (NIS). 

The nine process indicators measure five different types of breastfeeding support: birth facility support; professional support; mother-to-mother support; state legislation; and public infrastructure (public facilities and services).

- State mPINC score 

- Percent of live births occurring at facilities identified as part of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative
- Number of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) per 1,000 live births 
- Number of La Leche League Groups per 1,000 live births 


- Laws protecting breastfeeding in public 
- Laws supporting breastfeeding mothers who return to work 

- Number of state health department full-time equivalents (FTEs) responsible for breastfeeding 

- Presence of an active statewide breastfeeding coalition 

- Presence of statewide breastfeeding coalition Web site 

Nice data to help make changes in hospitals and with policy makers in your state.

Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC
Weston, MA

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