Question

With the advent of condensed and evaporated milk in the late 1800s and its continuous growth in popularity in the United States, by 1940 what percent of mothers breast fed their babies?
a. 10–20%
b. 20–30%
c. 30–40%
d. 40–50%

Answer 1

Answer:

With the advent of condensed and evaporated milk in the late 1800s, the percent of mothers that breastfed their babies had come down to 20-30% by 1940.

Explanation:

• Though it was deemed crucial to breastfeed the babies during their infant years, majority mothers chose to feed their babies with condensed and evaporated milk owing to various rumors that had disseminated in society.
• These rumors were regarding the sagging of breasts and also about the possibility of breast cancer due to breastfeeding.
• The availability of evaporated and condensed milk just proved to be of convenience for the mothers who did not want to feed their own milk to their babies.