Protection of breastfeeding in Papua New Guinea.
In Papua New Guinea the bottle-feeding of babies has been increasing, predominantly among unemployed women of low educational status. Many women are unaware of their legal right to have breaks at work for the purpose of breastfeeding, and a high proportion of workplaces have no facilities for mothers who wish to breastfeed their children. The laws on the feeding of infants should be updated and implemented, and an effort is needed to explain the benefits of breastfeeding and the rights of working mothers.
Friesen
H
H
Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Papua New Guinea, Boroko, N.C.D., Papua New Guinea. friesenh@daltron.com.pg
Vince
J
J
Boas
P
P
Danaya
R
R
D001903:Bottle Feeding / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D001942:Breast Feeding; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology*; D010219:Papua New Guinea; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors