However, breastfeeding efforts for babies born in 2011 did not continue as recommended — 49 % were breastfed for 6 months while 27 % were breastfed for a year. (lactationconsultantresources.com)
Giving a pacifier occasionally (such as during a circumcision, when baby boys may be given pacifiers with sugar water) is OK and usually won't undermine breastfeeding efforts. (kidshealth.org)
This mom put forth MONTHS of breastfeeding effort BEFORE the baby even got here. (ecochildsplay.com)