Returning to Work, Breastfeeding, and Family Structure: A Portrait of Working Mothers in the U.S.

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dc.contributor.advisorKimbro, Rachel T
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBratter, Jenifer
dc.contributor.committeeMemberAugustine, Jennifer
dc.creatorBrewer, Mackenzie
dc.date.accessioned2016-01-06T20:34:14Z
dc.date.available2016-01-06T20:34:14Z
dc.date.created2014-12
dc.date.issued2015-01-08
dc.date.submittedDecember 2014
dc.date.updated2016-01-06T20:34:14Z
dc.description.abstractUsing data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study (Birth Cohort 2001), this study investigates how the amount of time off from work after childbirth is associated with breastfeeding behavior, and how this association differs by maternal relationship status. Specifically, I observe how a delayed return to work after childbirth is associated with breastfeeding among a nationally representative sample of single, cohabiting and married working mothers. Using logistic regression and predicted probabilities, I find that returning to work after 12 weeks is associated with higher odds of breastfeeding beyond 3 months for married mothers. The amount of leave from work is not significantly associated with the breastfeeding behaviors of single or cohabiting mothers. These findings raise serious concerns about the design of current maternal leave policies, barriers in the workplace that discourage breastfeeding, and the ability of unmarried women to utilize benefits from a delayed to return to work after childbirth.
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dc.identifier.citationBrewer, Mackenzie. "Returning to Work, Breastfeeding, and Family Structure: A Portrait of Working Mothers in the U.S.." (2015) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/87716">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/87716</a>.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/87716
dc.language.isoeng
dc.rightsCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.
dc.subjectBreastfeeding
dc.subjectEmployment
dc.subjectFamily Structure
dc.subjectReturning to Work
dc.subjectChild Health
dc.titleReturning to Work, Breastfeeding, and Family Structure: A Portrait of Working Mothers in the U.S.
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialText
thesis.degree.departmentSociology
thesis.degree.disciplineSocial Sciences
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts
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