Hospital Practices that Increase Breastfeeding Duration: Results from a Population‐Based Study

: Background: A high percentage (83%) of mothers in Colorado initiate breastfeeding; but in keeping with national breastfeeding trends, many of them discontinue breastfeeding within the first few months. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of hospital practices on breastfeeding duration and whether the effects differed based on maternal socioeconomic status. Methods: Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System data were used...