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Challenges Related to Pregnancy and Returning to Work after Childbirth in a Rural, Tourism-Dependent Community

Description
Discusses the challenges related to pregnancy and returning to work after childbirth in rural, tourism-dependent communities. Examines the issues of pregnancy timing and maternity leave, breastfeeding support, and child care, providing recommendations for improving conditions in each area. Results are based on a focus group of 6 women, which included 3 mothers and 3 pregnant women.
Author(s)
Amanda Corbett, Carrie Henning-Smith, Kristin DeArruda Wharton, Katy Kozhimannil
Date
02/2018
Type
Document
Organization
University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
Tagged as
Access · Child care · Families · Maternal health and prenatal care · Women

Organizations (1)

  • University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center, view details