Despite a long list of benefits and an endorsement by the American Academy of Pediatrics, many U.S. mothers still do not breastfeed their babies. Approximately ______ of newborns are breastfed right after birth and the percentage drops to only about ______ by the time the infants are 6 months of age.

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Approximately 77% of newborns in the U.S. are breastfed right after birth, but this percentage drops to about 49% by the time the infants are 6 months old. This reflects a significant decline over the first six months of life, despite the known benefits of breastfeeding and the endorsement by health organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Despite a Long List of Benefits and an Endorsement by the American