The National Breastfeeding Helpline was launched in February 2008. Since then, there has been a steady increase in the number of calls received. The total number of calls received between February 2008 and August 2009 is 24,087 as shown in the following table.
2008-09 Number of calls received February 2008 to February 2009 11,430 March 2009 to August 2009 12,657 Total 24,087