Study: Maternal employment, breastfeeding and health


http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/070619/d070619d.htm

 

1998 to 2003

Longer maternity leaves for Canadian mothers have meant that more of them
have met breastfeeding targets recommended by public health agencies,
according to a new study.

The study examined the impact that an increase in maternity leave
entitlement had on time away from work, breastfeeding, and the health of
both mothers and their children.

Women who gave birth before December 31, 2000 were typically entitled to a
job-protected leave of six months. Those who gave birth after that date
became entitled to one year in most provinces.

The study found that the extension has meant that more mothers returned to
work later after giving birth and that they breastfed their infants
exclusively for the recommended six months or longer.

(see link for full summary of study by Statistics Canada)

Janice Reynolds

 


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