Mothers who are employed postpartum are less likely to continue breastfeeding than
mothers who are not formally employed. However, as postpartum employment is …

Background The US continues to have one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the
industrialized world. Studies have shown that full-time employment and early return to work …

Breastfeeding problems, outcomes, and satisfaction of married, well‐educated first‐time
mothers who returned to work within six months postpartum were compared to those of …

BACKGROUND: In recent decades there has been a marked rise in the participation of
women with infants in the labour market, while there has been a decline in the prevalence …

This study examines whether planning to be employed postpartum has an effect on initiation
of breastfeeding. Data were collected from questionnaires completed by mothers who were …

This article describes an investigation of the effect of postpartum employment and
occupational type on breastfeeding initiation and duration. Data were from the Early …

OBJECTIVES: Return to work is associated with diminished breastfeeding. Although more
mothers breastfeed after returning to work compared to a decade ago, research has not …

BACKGROUND: In the United States, more new mothers are part of the work force than ever
before. This trend has implications for many child-rearing practices, including breastfeeding …

Objectives: As both employed and breastfeeding mothers increase, more women are facing
the decision of whether and how to combine the behaviors. This paper examines three …

Background: Despite the increasing number of large companies complying with the
demands for a breastfeeding-friendly workplace, providing on-site lactation support, some …