The impact of rotating night shifts on the breast milk collection volume among employed breastfeeding mothers

doi:10.1539/joh.14-0080-OA

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Title:	The impact of rotating night shifts on the breast milk collection volume among employed breastfeeding mothers
Authors:	Huang, Chien-Cheng Chung, Min-Hsien Lin, Hung-Jung Lin, Shio-Jean Guo, How-Ran Wang, Hsien-Yi Su, Shih-Bin Hsu, Chien-Chin
Contributors:	運動管理系
Keywords:	Breastfeeding Breast milk Rotating night shift Women
Date:	2015-01
Issue Date:	2016-04-19 19:01:07 (UTC+8)
Publisher:	Japan Soc Occupational Health
Abstract:	Objectives: The health benefits of breastfeeding are widely recognized. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breasffeeding for six months after birth and for two years or longer together with nutritionally adequate complementary foods. To respond to the needs of industry, employed breastfeeding mothers must adapt to the rotating night shift (RNS). However, the RNS is associated with a higher risk of health problems in career women. We investigated the relationship between the RNS and breast milk volume. Methods: Mothers who used a breastfeeding room while working at a technology company in Taiwan voluntarily participated in this study from March 1 through April 30, 2013. We compared two groups: breastfeeding mothers on (RNS+) and not on a RNS (RNS-) to determine independent predictors for breast milk volume. We analyzed data from 109 participants: RNS+ group n=56; RNS- group n=53. Results: There was no significant difference in daily milk collection volume between the groups. Daily milk collection frequency and exclusive breastfeeding were independent predictors for a daily breast milk collection volume >350 ml. Conclusions: The RNS may not affect the breast milk volume. This result may help the government and employers make policies more appropriate for supporting employed breastfeeding mothers.
Relation:	Journal of Occupational Health, v.57 n.1, pp.81-86
Appears in Collections:	[Dept. of Sports Management] Periodical Articles

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