Breastfeeding rates surpass national levels
Fort HealthCare’s breastfeeding initiation rate averages 87 percent, compared to the national average of only 67 percent. In addition, the five-week post-delivery rate shows 82 percent of moms are still breastfeeding, while the national average drops to nearly 30 percent. Breastfeeding provides immediate and lifelong health benefits, for mom and baby. “Our lactation program is […]