title: Patterns of breastfeeding and work: the Canadian experience.
abstract: Monthly semi-structured interviews were conducted with 61 mothers who intended to continue breastfeeding after they returned to work. Thirty-six mothers successfully combined breastfeeding and work for a mean of 18.05 weeks. Characteristics of their employment and five strategies used to facilitate the transition from breastfeeding on demand to acquiring a new pattern of breastfeeding to manage lactation in the workplace are described. Revised definitions for patterns of mixed feeding and recommendations for research and practice are included.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Morse
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Bottorff
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Boman
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001942:Breast Feeding; D002170:Canada; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008425:Maternal Behavior; D014930:Women / Q000523:psychology*; D014931:Women, Working / Q000523:psychology*