Breastfeeding, maternal psychopathological symptoms, and infant problem behaviors among low-income mothers returning to work

Qiong Wu, Tatjana Farley and Ming Cui

Social Science & Medicine, 2021, vol. 285, issue C

Abstract: One of the biggest challenges for mothers returning to work after childbirth is breastfeeding. Studies documented the physical health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and children. However, research findings concerning the longitudinal effects of breastfeeding on maternal and children's mental health are mixed.

Keywords: Breastfeeding; Maternal psychopathology; Infant problem behaviors; Working mothers (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.114288

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