National Women's Annual Clinical Report 2010

%
100
90
Spontaneous vaginal
Elective CS
Operative vaginal
Emergency CS
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Figure 70: Exclusive breastfeeding at discharge from NW by mode of birth (2004-2010)
The increase in exclusive breastfeeding is demonstrated across all modes of birth and
reflects the culture of early initiation of breastfeeding. A reduction in the use of supplements
during the short recovery stage has contributed to the increase in exclusive breastfeeding for
women having an elective Caesarean section.
90
%
80
70
60
50
40
=41
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2008 2009 2010
Figure 71: Exclusive breastfeeding rates at discharge from NW by maternal age (2004-2010)
It is encouraging to see that in all age groups there is an increase in exclusive breastfeeding
rates.
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