title: The human reproductive pattern and the changes in women's roles.
abstract: A broader evolutionary perspective and an understanding of our reproductive behavior in the context of a constantly changing society can contribute to the debate on breastfeeding and reproductive roles of both women and men. Breastfeeding is women's work and should be valued as such. Families and societies need to accept their share of the task of supporting women to breastfeed, to include favorable conditions at the workplace, adequate health care, better nutrition, and recognition of the woman's role and importance.
authors.affiliation: Instituto Chileno de Medicina Reproductiva, Santiago, Chile.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Díaz
mesh_terms: D001942:Breast Feeding; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008429:Maternal Welfare; D012098:Reproduction / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology*; D013997:Time Factors; D014933:Women's Rights; D014931:Women, Working