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Breastfeeding, inequality, and state policy in the United States

Edwards, Eric M., 1974- (University of Oregon, 2009-03)

Infant feeding has received insufficient attention in the social sciences. Breastfeeding is an important public health concern because it provides many benefits for infants, mothers, and the community. Breastfeeding rates ...
Essay in Labor and Health

Kopriva, Mary (University of Oregon, 2021-09-13)

This dissertation consists of three essays: “The Effect of Women's Access to Free Health Care on Breastfeeding Practices: Evidence from Armenia” examines how women's decisions regarding breastfeeding respond to increased ...
Examining Motherhood as a Force for Cognitive Plasticity

Mowery, Alia (University of Oregon, 2015-06)

New mothers face significant learning requirements, and must develop skills necessary for their infant’s survival. Perhaps the hormonal changes that presage birth, and are maintained by breastfeeding, enhance mothers’ ...