Title | From Policy to Practice: Women's Experiences of Breastfeeding-Friendly Worksites, Part 2 |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2019 |
Authors | Cheyney, M, Henning, M, Horan, H, Bovbjerg, ML, Ferguson, M |
Journal | Clinical Lactation |
Volume | 10 |
Issue | 3 |
Pagination | 113 - 120 |
Date Published | 08/2019 |
ISSN | 2158-0782 |
Abstract | Introduction Maintaining lactation after returning to work is imperative for overall breastfeeding success, yet mothers who return to full-time employment outside the home are unlikely to meet their breastfeeding goals. Breastfeeding-friendly worksites are one potential solution. Method Using semi-structured interviews with employees in one rural New England town (N = 18), we aimed to better understand the barriers and supports to continued lactation at “breastfeeding-friendly” worksites. Results Five key themes emerged from participants' narratives; two built environment-focused themes are discussed here. Discussion Findings expose the disproportionate burden placed on women when care- and wage-work are combined, even in worksites at least theoretically committed to supporting lactation following a return to work. |
DOI | 10.1891/2158-0782.10.3.113 |
Short Title | Clin Lactation |