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In the United States in the period between 1911 & 1915, approximately 70% of mothers breastfed their infants. In 1946-50 this had dropped to ~25%. What led to the decline, and how did public conversations about breastfeeding change in that period?

by /u/screwyoushadowban in /r/AskHistorians

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