Breastfeeding: Best for Idaho

Vision for Idaho
“Breastfeeding will be the norm in Idaho for at least the first year of life and preferably longer." Idaho Breastfeeding Promotion Committee

 

 

Mission
To actively promote and protect the health and safety of Idaho families through the promotion and support of breastfeeding.

 

Idaho and Healthy People 2010 Goals

 

Increase breastfeeding rates to:

• 75% at hospital discharge;
• 50% at 6 months postpartum; and 
• 25% at 12 months postpartum