Military Milk: Breastfeeding Rates among Australian Defence Force Women Who Return to Military Service following Maternity Leave

Conclusion: Breastfeeding rates among this cohort of Australian Defence Force women compare favorably with the general Australian population until 9 months, coinciding with returning to work after a period of maternity leave. The results support recent Australian population studies on breastfeeding and employment.

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Source: Journal of Human Lactation - January 12, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Stewart, K. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research