WIC Breastfeeding Reports & Data
MN WIC provides breastfeeding support and education through nutrition counseling and peer services. Data on breastfeeding initiation, duration and exclusivity from Minnesota WIC's information system.
Initiation & Duration
Breastfeeding Among Minnesota WIC Participants During COVID-19
Monthly rates of breastfeeding initiation, breastfeeding at two weeks of age, and in-hospital formula feeding, 2020
Breastfeeding Initiation & Duration Summary Annual Reports
At two weeks, three, six and twelve months by CHB, county and city of residence, as well as statewide and regional trend data
Breastfeeding Initiation & Duration by Unduplicated Race/Ethnicity and Cultural Identity Annual Reports
At two weeks, three, six and twelve months by unduplicated race/ethnicity or cultural identity (Asian/Black) and CHB, county and city of residence, as well as statewide and regional trend data; breastfeeding exclusivity during hospital stay by race/ethnicity and cultural identities by region, CHB, county and city of residence.
Breastfeeding Initiation & Duration by Race/Ethnicity Alone or In Combination (AOIC) Annual Reports
At two weeks, three, six and twelve months by race/ethnicity alone or in combination (AOIC) and CHB, county and city of residence, as well as statewide and regional trend data.
Breastfeeding Initiation & Duration of WIC Infants by Maternal Prenatal Participation Annual Reports
Breastfeeding initiation and duration for MN WIC infants by mother's prenatal participation in the WIC Program by CHB, county and city of residence.
Breastfeeding Initiation from MN Birth Records
Breastfeeding among All Infants Born in Minnesota Reports
Breastfeeding initiation for all infants born in MN by race/ethnicity and selected cultural identities by calendar year and region
Fact Sheets/Information
Breastfeeding Fact Sheets/InformationBreastfeeding in the hospital, breastfeeding and MN WIC, and breastfeeding in communities.
Maps
Breastfeeding MapsMN maternity hospitals and breastfeeding exclusivity rates by region; metro area maternity hospitals; participation in MN WIC Peer Breastfeeding Support Program; breastfeeding duration at 3, 6 and 12 months by county of residence.
