Balancing Work and Family

Mar 12, 2011Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association

How Job Conditions Affect Breastfeeding While Managing Work and Family

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Abstract

Professional women had a 20% greater likelihood of initiating breastfeeding than administrative workers.

  • Full-time workers had a 10% lower likelihood of initiating breastfeeding compared to those not employed.
  • Among those who initiated breastfeeding, full-time workers were 19% less likely to breastfeed for more than 6 months than those not employed.
  • Part-time work options may be associated with improved breastfeeding initiation and duration for working mothers.

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