Description - Figure 4 - Percentage of mothers who breastfed or tried to breastfeed by region, Canada, 2009-2010

This map of Canada shows the percentage of mothers who breastfed or tried to breastfeed in six Canadian regions for the data collection period 2009-2010 of the Canadian Community Health Survey. It also shows whether the percentage of mothers who breastfed or tried to breastfeed in each region was significantly below the Canadian average, near the Canadian average or significantly above the Canadian average. It is based on information provided by females aged 15 to 55 who had a baby in the last 5 years.

In Canada overall, 87.3 percent of mothers initiated breastfeeding.
In British Columbia, 93.1 percent of mothers initiated breastfeeding. The percentage of mothers who breastfed or tried to breastfeed in British Columbia is above the Canadian average.
In the Prairie region, which includes Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, 90.6 percent of mothers initiated breastfeeding. The percentage of mothers who breastfed or tried to breastfeed in the Prairie region is above the Canadian average.
In Ontario, 88.5 percent of mothers initiated breastfeeding. The percentage of mothers who breastfed or tried to breastfeed in Ontario is near the Canadian average.
In Quebec, 82.7 percent of mothers initiated breastfeeding. The percentage of mothers who breastfed or tried to breastfeed in Quebec is below the Canadian average.
In the Atlantic region, which includes New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, 74.8 percent of mothers initiated breastfeeding. The percentage of mothers who breastfed or tried to breastfeed in the Atlantic region is below the Canadian average.