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Oregon Leads in Early Breastfeeding | Bend News
Oregon’s leading the nation in getting newborns their first breast milk—nearly 94% of babies receive it before leaving the hospital, way above the national average of 85%. This early start isn’t just sweet—it’s scientifically powerful, boosting long-term breastfeeding success and offering major health perks for both moms and babies. Hood River County tops the state with nearly 99%, while Clatsop County lags closer to the national norm. Factors like higher income, younger families, and larger Latino populations correlate with better rates. But challenges remain: demanding jobs, birth…
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