Pregnancy tips Rest Before and After Delivery Helps Breastfeeding

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''We don't have a culture in the United States of taking rest before the birth of a child because there is an assumption that the real work comes after the baby is born. People forget that mothers need restoration before delivery. In other cultures, including Latino and Asian societies, women are really expected to rest in preparation for this major life event,'' said Guendelman.



For the second study, the researchers used data from 770 full-time working mothers in Southern California, and assessed whether maternity leave predicted breastfeeding establishment. Phone interviews were conducted 4.5 months, on average, after delivery.



Overall, the study found that returning to work within 12 weeks of delivery had a greater impact on breastfeeding establishment for women in non-managerial positions, with inflexible jobs or who reported high psychosocial distress, including serious arguments with a spouse or partner and unusual money problems.



''The findings suggest that if a woman postpones her return to work, she'll increase her chances of breastfeeding success, especially if she's got a job where she's on the clock and has less discretion with her time. Also, women who are in jobs where they have more authority may feel more empowered with how they use their time,'' said Guendelman.