Main reasons for breastfeeding in the United Kingdom (UK) 2015
If you breastfed, or are planning to, what is the main reason for your choice?
This statistic shows the results of a survey on the main reasons for breastfeeding in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015. The main reason for individuals breastfeeding are the health benefits for baby, at 85 percent of responses.
If you breastfed, or are planning to, what is the main reason for your choice?
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| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Health benefits for baby | 85% |
| To form close bond with baby | 4.5% |
| Health benefits for mom | 3.2% |
| Help lose baby weight | 0.6% |
| To save money not buying formula | 5.8% |
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