According to the CDC's 2016 breastfeeding report card, while 88% of babies start out being breastfed, at six months old only 25% are still being exclusively breastfed. While breastfeeding rates vary widely, they are significantly lower for African-American infants. There are multiple barriers to starting and then continuing to breastfeed. For moms to succeed, they need a myriad of continuous and consistent education and support mechanisms.