Breastfeeding Support for Hospital Employees

Malinowski, J; Patterson, Elizabeth

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“…It has complete privacy, a comfortable chair, a sink, drinking water, and a breast pump. Refrigerators are provided in all employee work areas (Malinowski, 1993). The room also contains informative literature about breastfeeding.…”

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“…The consultant aids the mother with any problems, answers questions, and helps the mother design an individualized lactation program suitable for her lifestyle and needs. The consultant can be reached by telephone when she is not on duty at the hospital (Malinowski, 1993).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Employees have enjoyed increased job satisfaction and decreased stress. Ultimately, the hospital achieved its two goals-improved employee morale and productivity (Malinowski, 1993).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Challenges of the Working Breastfeeding Mother

Wyatt

2002

AAOHN Journal

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ontinuing to breastfeed after returning to work is a serious issue for new mother s. The benefits of breastfeeding for the first 6 to 12 months of life are established, yet most breastfeeding mothers wean their infants when they return to work. In addition to numerous benefits to the baby, there are many advantages to the mother and her emplo yer. The results of several studies have shown that providing a lactation program in the workplace saves compani es money by decreasing absenteeism and increasing employee job satisfaction. This article exam ines these benefits and identifies ways the working mother can successfully combine breastfeeding and work. With the help of occupational and environment al health nurses and other community resources, breastfeeding success can be assured for new mothers. BACKGROUND In 1940,28% of women in the United States worked. By 1988, this percentage had increased to 56.6 %. Not surprisingly, the fastest growing part of the work force in the United State s is women with infants and toddlers (Bocar, 1997). Among women who breastfeed their infants after returnin g to work, only approximately 10% continu e to breastfeed the recommended 6 month s (Cohen, 1995). Disapp ointingly, this evidence sugge sts that the sooner a woman returns to work, the earlier she stops breastfeed

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confidence: 99%

Section: A Model Of Successmentioning

confidence: 99%