Breastfeeding outcomes are shaped by more than individual choice. They reflect the policies, systems, and environments that support families where they live, work, learn, and receive care.

The 2026 State Breastfeeding Fact Sheets provide a snapshot of current breastfeeding data, including key indicators that illustrate how state-level supports can influence breastfeeding success, offering advocates, policymakers, and community leaders a concise resource for education, planning, and action.

Find and download your state fact sheet below.

✔ 50 states + DC + Puerto Rico represented

✔ Current breastfeeding rates based on the latest CDC NIS-Child data

✔ Policy and systems indicators including mPINC scores, ECE licensing scores, and the state of paid leave
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​✔ Two-page downloadable fact sheet for each state

DOWNLOAD YOUR STATE FACT SHEET

​Note on the Availability of Territorial Data: At this time, there are insufficient publicly available data to generate 2026 State Breastfeeding Fact Sheets for the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. As additional data become available, USBC will evaluate opportunities to expand future editions to be inclusive of all U.S. territories.
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