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36 alaska parent winter 2025/26 AlaskaParent.comhave a lower prevalence of childhoodasthma, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), andeczema as compared to those whobreastfeed for shorter durationsThe average breastmilkfeeding for a 1-day-old infantBreastfeedingBY THE NUMBERSInfants who breastfeedfor more thanOf infants born inAlaska are initiallybreastfed (comparedto the nationalaverage of 83%)Does nursing your little one feel like a full-time job? Just look below at the hours a mom typicallybreastfeeds %u2013 it%u2019s comparable to a 40-hour work week. If you feel extra tired it's because your body isworking. Know that all that hard work comes with great benefits for baby. Breastfeeding can helpprotect babies against some short- and long-term illnesses and diseases, such as asthma, obesity,type 1 diabetes and ear infections. Breastfeeding has health benefits for mom too, by reducing her riskof breast and ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.Here%u2019s a look at some more facts about nursing and breastmilk.Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics; Centers for Disease Control & Prevention; American Pregnancy Association;American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists92%1 TEASPOONThe American Academy of Pediatricsrecommends exclusivebreastfeeding for the firstThe number oftimes a newbornwill typically nursein 24 hours duringthe first month a year to U.S. medical costsfor the mother and childThe rate drops to 50% and 42% at 3 and 12months, respectivelywith continued breastfeedinguntil at least age 26 months(The amount gradually increases asbaby grows, reaching about 1.5-2ounces by one week and 3-5 ounces byone month)4.3%$3 BILLIONLow rates ofbreastfeedingadd more than6 MONTHS8 TO 12A women%u2019s decreased ratefor breast cancer for every12 months of breastfeeding Theaverage hours abreastfeeding momspending nursing overthe course of a year1,800SPENDS