85.7%
Ever breastfed
of U.S. infants born in 2022 received breast milk at some point.
CDC, 2025 reportU.S. and Pennsylvania
Breastfeeding Statistics
Key figures on breastfeeding and early feeding, collected in one place for families, writers, and care providers.
Last updated September 15, 2026. Breastfeeding figures below describe children born in 2022 unless noted otherwise.
A clear reference
Useful numbers, with the context that makes them meaningful.
Every number on this page links to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report where it appears. These figures describe population patterns, not an individual family's feeding experience or health needs.
National figures
Breastfeeding in the United States
Among children born in 2022.
40.8%
Breastfed at 12 months
of U.S. infants born in 2022 were still receiving breast milk on their first birthday.
CDC, 2025 report27.9%
Exclusive breastfeeding through 6 months
of U.S. infants born in 2022 were exclusively breastfed through 6 months.
CDC, 2025 report22.9%
Formula before 2 days
of breastfed U.S. infants born in 2022 received formula before 2 days of age.
CDC, 2025 reportPennsylvania figures
Breastfeeding in Pennsylvania
Among children born in 2022.
85.0%
Ever breastfed in Pennsylvania
of Pennsylvania infants born in 2022 received breast milk at some point.
CDC, 2025 report38.4%
Breastfed at 12 months in Pennsylvania
of Pennsylvania infants born in 2022 were still receiving breast milk on their first birthday.
CDC, 2025 report26.0%
Exclusive breastfeeding through 6 months in Pennsylvania
of Pennsylvania infants born in 2022 were exclusively breastfed through 6 months.
CDC, 2025 report25.3%
Formula before 2 days in Pennsylvania
of breastfed Pennsylvania infants born in 2022 received formula before 2 days of age.
CDC, 2025 reportMore context
Early feeding support reaches beyond a single feeding.
82
National maternity care score
The national 2024 score for hospital practices that support infant feeding was 82 out of 100.
CDC, 2025 report83
Pennsylvania maternity care score
Pennsylvania's 2024 score for hospital practices that support infant feeding was 83 out of 100.
CDC, 2025 report10.3%
Early solid foods in Pennsylvania
Of Pennsylvania infants born from 2019 through 2021, 10.3% received foods other than breast milk or formula before 4 months.
CDC, 2025 reportSources and notes
Using these statistics
The breastfeeding indicators are percentages among all infants born in 2022. The formula-before-2-days measure is calculated among breastfed infants. The maternity care scores are from 2024, and the early-solid-food figure covers children born from 2019 through 2021.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Early Childhood Nutrition Report 2025 . Published June 2025 and updated August 2025.
Cite this page
Thriving Baby Therapies. “Breastfeeding Statistics: U.S. and Pennsylvania.” Updated September 15, 2026. https://thrivingbabytherapies.com/breastfeeding-statistics
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