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Breastfeeding practices among resident physicians

N H Miller1, D J Miller, M Chism

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts 01199, USA.

Pediatrics
|September 1, 1996
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Resident physicians often discontinue breastfeeding after returning to work due to demanding schedules. Improving workplace accommodations and support is crucial for breastfeeding success among resident mothers.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Public Health
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Resident physicians face unique challenges balancing demanding work schedules with personal health and family responsibilities.
  • Breastfeeding is associated with numerous health benefits for both mother and child, yet many women struggle to maintain it post-partum.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of resident physician employment on breastfeeding practices and experiences.
  • To identify factors influencing breastfeeding initiation and continuation among resident physicians.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was administered to female resident physicians in their third postgraduate year (PGY3).
  • Data were collected from 450 surveys, with 60 respondents having delivered a child during residency.

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Main Results:

  • 80% of resident mothers initiated breastfeeding, but this rate dropped significantly by 6 months post-partum.
  • The primary reason for discontinuing breastfeeding was the residency work schedule (80%).
  • Many residents reported insufficient time and inadequate facilities for expressing breast milk at work, with mixed support from attending physicians and colleagues.

Conclusions:

  • While breastfeeding initiation rates met Healthy People 2000 guidelines, 6-month rates fell below targets.
  • Workplace physical and emotional accommodations are modifiable factors essential for supporting breastfeeding resident mothers.
  • Addressing work-site barriers is critical to improving breastfeeding continuation rates among physicians in training.