Juggling work and motherhood: the impact of employment and maternity leave on breastfeeding duration: a survival analysis on growing up in Scotland data.

Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal, 2012, 16 (2), p. 519-27.

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Date of publication: February, 2012.

Publication type: Research.

In a nutshell: This study explored how employment and maternity leave related to the duration of breastfeeding among mothers inScotland. It found that employment and early return to work are both associated with shorter periods of breastfeeding and suggests that more flexible working and leave conditions could help to promote a longer duration of breastfeeding among working mothers.

Length of publication: 9 pages.

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Inside track: breastfeeding and returning to work……working out the details.

Source: Journal of Human Lactation, 2012, 28 (1), p.87-88.

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Date of publication: February, 2012.

Publication type: Journal article.

In a nutshell: An advice sheet aimed at breastfeeding mothers who are planning their return to work.

Length of publication: 2 pages.

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Development and Piloting of an Instrument That Measures Company Support for Breastfeeding

Source: Journal of Human Lactation, 2012, 28 (1), p.20-7.

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Date of publication: February, 2012.

Publication type: Research.

In a nutshell: This papers outlines the results of a pilot study which examined differing levels of company support for breastfeeding employees in Michigan, U.S. It found that health sector and larger employers offered more support, however, few companies had formal written policies on breastfeeding or pumping at work. Although some supports were limited, companies provided some type of space and time for pumping for employees who were breastfeeding.

Length of publication: 8 pages.

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Four-in-five Welsh breastfeeding mums ‘forced to quit’

Source: BBC

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Date of publication: 29 July 2011

In a nutshell:  A survey in Wales suggests that four out of five new mothers feel forced to quit breastfeeding in order to return to work.

Publication type: New story

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The differential effects of full-time and part-time work status on breastfeeding – a US perspective

Source: Health Policy

Health Policy,April  2010, in press, doi:10.1016/j.healthpol.2010.03.006

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Date of publication: Article in press, 2010

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell:

This research examined whether working full time or part time affects the initiation and duration of breastfeeding. It found that part-time work and increased amount of leave taken promotes both breastfeeding initiation and duration.

Length of publication: 8 pages

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Information sheet on breastfeeding at work

Source: RCM

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Date of publication: October 2009

Publication type:  News

In a nutshell: Campaign group ‘Maternity Action’ have produced an information sheet giving advice on their options, entitlements and rights when returning to work whilst breastfeeding.

Length of publication: 5 pages