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    • Pediatrics
    • Infant Nutrition

    Background:

    • Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for six months is recommended by the World Health Organization for optimal infant health.
    • Achieving EBF for six months is a global challenge, with low rates observed in many developed countries.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the rates of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months postpartum in the United Kingdom.
    • To highlight the gap between recommended breastfeeding practices and current achievement levels.

    Main Methods:

    • This study analyzed national infant feeding data from the UK.
    • Data focused on infant feeding practices during the first six months of life.

    Main Results:

    • Only 2% of women in the UK successfully exclusively breastfed their infants for the first six months.
    • This indicates a significant shortfall in achieving recommended infant feeding guidelines.

    Conclusions:

    • The rates of exclusive breastfeeding for six months in the UK are critically low.
    • There is an urgent need for improved support and policies to promote and facilitate exclusive breastfeeding.