In the United States, a Mother's Plans for Infant Feeding Are Associated with Her Plans for Employment

Conclusion: Mothers planning to return to work before 12 weeks and/or full-time were less likely to plan to exclusively breastfeed. Longer maternity leave and/or part-time return schedules may increase the proportion of mothers who plan to exclusively breastfeed.

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Source: Journal of Human Lactation - July 11, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Mirkovic, K. R., Perrine, C. G., Scanlon, K. S., Grummer-Strawn, L. M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research