This bar graph shows the percentage of mothers who tried to breastfeed their last baby for the data collection periods 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007-2008 and 2009-2010 of the Canadian Community Health Survey. It is based on information provided by females aged 15 to 55 who had a baby in the last 5 years.
In 2001, 81.5 percent of mothers breastfed or tried to breastfeed their last baby.
In 2003, 84.9 percent of mothers breastfed or tried to breastfeed their last baby.
In 2005, 86.9 percent of mothers breastfed or tried to breastfeed their last baby.
In 2007-2008, 87.9 percent of mothers breastfed or tried to breastfeed their last baby.
In 2009-2010, 87.3 percent of mothers breastfed or tried to breastfeed their last baby.