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Study: Maternal Employment, Breastfeeding and Health
This study found that an increase in maternity leave entitlement which came into effect in 2000 for most Canadian provinces caused more women to meet breastfeeding targets recommended by the World Health Organization and Health Canada.
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Parenthood/Childrearing > Breastfeeding
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Statistics Canada
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June 19, 2007
Breastfeeding
This paper offers a brief look at the health and developmental benefits of breastfeeding and provides recommendations for mothers and health care and community workers.
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Parenthood/Childrearing > Breastfeeding
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Health Canada
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c 2005
Smoking and Reproductive Life: The Impact of Smoking on Sexual, Reproductive and Child Health
This report examines the effects of smoking on sexual, reproductive and child health, including issues of fertility, breastfeeding, and physical illness.
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Parenthood/Childrearing > Breastfeeding
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British Medical Association
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February 2004
Infant Feeding Practices in KwaZulu-Natal: An Exploratory Study of Current Infant Feeding Practices of Mothers with 0-6 Month Old Infants Attending PMTCT and non-PMTCT Clinics in Central Durban
This study examines infant feeding practices and some of the factors that affect these practices among women who participate in programs to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Parenthood/Childrearing > Breastfeeding
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Durban Institute of Technology, Stellenbosch University, University of KwaZulu-Natal
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December 2003
Preventing HIV Transmission to Children: Quality of Counselling of Mothers in South Africa
This article assesses the quality of counselling received by mothers who participate in a program to prevent mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV and AIDS in South Africa.
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Parenthood/Childrearing > Breastfeeding
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Taylor and Francis Group
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2005
Couples’ Immigration Status and Ethnicity as Determinants of Breastfeeding
This paper investigates the ways in which women's ethnicity and immigration status influences breastfeeding initiation and duration.
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Parenthood/Childrearing > Breastfeeding
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Center for Research on Child Wellbeing
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April 2005
New South Wales Child Health Survey 2001
This paper examines the health of Australian children, and the social and family factors that affect it.
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Parenthood/Childrearing > Breastfeeding
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New South Wales Department of Health
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September 01, 2002
Child Health Statistics
This report presents statistical information pertaining to children's health and well being in England.
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Category:
Parenthood/Childrearing > Breastfeeding
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National Statistics
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2000
Breastfeeding and Postpartum Employment: Are There Conflicts for American Women?
This paper discusses the conflict faced by some mothers between desiring to breastfeed their infants, and desiring, or needing, to work while their children are very young.
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Parenthood/Childrearing > Breastfeeding
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Population Research Center
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Revised May 1994
Maternal Education and Place of Residence In the Timing of the Initiation of Breastfeeding in Vietnam
In this study of Vietnamese families, the author demonstrates that mothers with higher levels of education are more likely to breastfeed their children within six hours after birth than those with lower levels of education.
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Parenthood/Childrearing > Breastfeeding
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Population Research Center
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2003
Welfare Work Requirements and Child Well-Being: Evidence From the Effects on Breastfeeding
This paper argues that welfare reforms in the United States may be harming children because welfare-reliant mothers, who are now required to work, may face challenges to breastfeeding their infants.
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Parenthood/Childrearing > Breastfeeding
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National Poverty Center
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May 2003
Prevalence of Selected Maternal Behaviors and Experiences, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), 1999
This paper discusses the prevalence of maternal and infant health issues, such as physical abuse during pregnancy, breastfeeding, maternal smoking, various infant sleep positions, and prenatal care.
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Parenthood/Childrearing > Breastfeeding
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Center for Disease Control
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April 26, 2002
Social Inequalities
This chapter, from the book The Health of Children and Young People discusses variations in children's socio-economic status.
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Category:
Parenthood/Childrearing > Breastfeeding
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The Office of National Statistics
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March 01, 2004
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