Breastfeeding, when possible, has been shown to be the healthiest choice for both babies and mothers.
Breastfeeding in public is now officially legal in all 50 states.
Following new legislation passed in Idaho and Utah, breastfeeding your baby anywhere is protected by law, reports USA Today.
I'm seeking to further normalize breastfeeding and allow moms to feed their babies as needed.".
Among high-income countries, Ireland, France, and the United States had the three lowest breastfeeding rates at the time of the study.
Fifty states and the District of Columbia now specifically permit women to breastfeed in any place they’re legally allowed to be, and 29 states exempt breastfeeding from their public indecency statutes, noted the Idaho Statesman.
With these bills, the United States has joined the UK, Australia and other countries around the world in protecting nursing mothers, noted People. »