Maternity Leave Duration and Full-time/Part-time Work Status Are Associated with US Mothers’ Ability to Meet Breastfeeding Intentions

2014140 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

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Kelsey Mirkovic · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Cria G. Perrine · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Kelley S. Scanlon · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Laurence M. Grummer‐Strawn · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Abstract

Returning to work full-time before 3 months may reduce a mother's ability to meet her intention to breastfeed at least 3 months. Employer support for flexible work scheduling may help more women achieve their breastfeeding goals.

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Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Food Security and Socioeconomic Dynamics

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Human Lactation

Volume 30, Issue 4, pp. 416-419

DOI: 10.1177/0890334414543522

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Maternity Leave Duration and Full-time/Part-time Work Status Are Associated with US Mothers’ Ability to Meet Breastfeeding Intentions

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