According to the CDC, breastfeeding provides many health benefits for both babies and mothers. Despite federal and professional guidelines that recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of an infant’s life, 60% of mothers do not breastfeed as long as they intend to. Key takeaways from the 2024 State of Breastfeeding Survey include:
52% of parents identified finding places to pump or nurse on the go as their top breastfeeding challenge, closely followed by 47% citing insufficient time for nursing/pumping breaks
43% of parents remain unaware or unclear about the PUMP Act and its legal requirements for workplace lactation support
One in three parents lack reliable access to a dedicated lactation space at work, despite federal laws aimed at improving workplace accommodations
One in three parents feel that public places are not adequately supportive or inclusive of breastfeeding needs
