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Intending to breastfeed and work.

J M Morse¹, J L Bottorff

¹Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN

|November 1, 1989

Summary

Many working mothers aim to breastfeed after returning to work, but success depends on uncontrollable factors. Mothers developed detailed plans and backup strategies to navigate the transition from home to workplace breastfeeding.

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Area of Science:

Maternal and Child Health
Sociology of Work and Family
Lactation Studies

Background:

Many women plan to combine breastfeeding and work post-childbirth.
Little is known about the transition process for employed breastfeeding mothers.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore mothers' decision-making processes when preparing to combine breastfeeding and work.
To understand the factors influencing the continuation of breastfeeding after returning to employment.

Main Methods:

Qualitative study involving interviews.
61 urban Canadian mothers who intended to continue breastfeeding post-return to work were interviewed.

Main Results:

Mothers' ability to continue breastfeeding was influenced by factors beyond their control.
Mothers developed extensive plans and backup strategies to manage the transition.
The decision to continue breastfeeding was often made "by ear" based on circumstances.

Conclusions:

The transition to breastfeeding while employed is complex and influenced by external factors.
Mothers require support systems and flexible workplace policies to sustain breastfeeding.
Further research is needed to identify specific support mechanisms for working breastfeeding mothers.

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