In many developing countries, labor force participation by women in the childbearing years
has increased rapidly. Social and economic changes present new challenges for women …

This study explored the association between mothers' work-related factors and
breastfeeding practices in Bangkok, Thailand. Data were collected from 84 working mothers …

Background, rationale and aim of the study Breastfeeding is considered to be an important
measure to secure child s optimal health and survival. In urban areas of Pakistan most of the …

Reconciling the conflicting rights and demands of women's productive and reproductive
roles poses an increasing challenge to health policy formulation. This article derives from a …

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

Conflicts between women's productive and reproductive roles are intensified by rapid
development and social change. Women have a right to offer optimum nutrition to their …

Breastfeeding is a natural female function, and is also a customary method of infant feeding.
In Thailand, breastfeeding initiation is a nearly universal practice. However, breastfeeding …

INTRODUCTION: Pakistan has the second highest child mortality rate in South Asia.
Breastfeeding can promote infant health, prevent infection and possibly mortality. However …

Background Maternal work has been identified as one of the factors that affect exclusive
breastfeeding in the first six months of life. In Ghana, mothers engaged in the formal sector of …

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 …