Who Pays for the Health Benefits of Exclusive Breastfeeding? An Analysis of Maternal Time Costs

Smith, Julie; Forrester, Robert

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Who Pays for the Health Benefits of Exclusive Breastfeeding? An Analysis of Maternal Time Costs

Date

2013

Authors

Smith, Julie

Forrester, Robert

Publisher

International Lactation Consultant Association

Abstract

Background: The benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, including public health cost savings, are widely recognized, but breastfeeding requires maternal time investments. Objective: This study investigates the time taken to exclusively breastfeed at 6 months