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August 16, 2025

Breastfeeding and workplace support in Nepal.

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MSMallika ShresthaSASaroj AdhikariNSN Shrestha

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reveals workplace support enhances exclusive breastfeeding rates in working mothers in Nepal.

Key Points

  • Exclusive breastfeeding prevalence among employed mothers was 37.8%, with work return as a primary barrier to breastfeeding.
  • Breastfeeding-friendly workplaces significantly increased EBF likelihood, with lactation rooms raising rates by 11.6 times.
  • Task adjustments in the workplace boosted exclusive breastfeeding by four times, highlighting the need for better support.
  • Maternity leave and supportive workplace practices are crucial for promoting exclusive breastfeeding among working mothers.

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Shrestha et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23626b210217d64773acehttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0005059
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