Kathy has asked a question about supplementation rates. Good old Ross  
Products provided their statistics as a 46.3% exclusive breastfeeding rate in  
hospital, with an additional 23% supplementation rate (i.e. babies who  received 
both breastmilk and formula). This appears that in the US, 23% of  breastfeeding 
infants are supplemented in hospital. This is where their number  of 69.5% 
breastfeeding rate comes from (exclusive plus partial equals total).  The 
reference is:
 
Ryan AS, Wenjun Z, Acosta A. Breastfeeding continues to increase into the  
new millennium. Pediatrics 2002; 110:1103-1109
 
From the perspective of the formula companies, this is excellent data, as  
supplementation in hospital plus the discharge bag of formula increases  the 
likelihood of formula use and decreases the chances of exclusive  breastfeeding. 
 
Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC
Weston, MA

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