Breastfeeding Initiation is gathered by asking mothers “Did you ever breastfeed or pump breast milk to feed your new baby, even for a short period of time?” Women who answer “Yes” are considered mothers who have ever breastfed.
Breastfeeding Longevity is gathered by asking “How many weeks or months did you breastfeed or feed pumped milk to your baby?” for an estimated length of breastfeeding longevity.
PRAMS is the primary source of data on breastfeeding initiation and longevity rates in Virginia.
Last Updated: March 13, 2025