Breast-Feeding Services Lag Behind The Law

Mothers Face Struggle For Affordable Care Act's Breastfeeding Benefits

Under the Affordable Care Act, insurance companies are required to pay for breast pumps and counseling for new mothers to address breast-feeding problems. The aim is to encourage more women to breast-feed so their infants can reap the health benefits, including reduced risks of asthma, leukemia and Type 2 diabetes.

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