Maternity protection for women and the potential implications for breastfeeding on return to work at a tertiary hospital in the Western Cape
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Date
2022
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
Optimal maternal health and support in the workplace can have a
positive impact on the health outcomes of the mother and baby. Therefore, legislation
specifies that women be protected during the pregnancy period as well as on return to
work. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), maternity protection
includes maternity leave, cash and medical benefits, health protection in workplace,
non-discrimination, job security, breastfeeding breaks, and access to childcare
facilities. Adequate maternity protection in the workplace can result in benefits to the
child’s long-term health and positive effects for workplaces. The aim of this research
was to determine the availability of maternity protection practices in the workplaces
and the potential implications for breastfeeding.
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Magister Scientiae (Nutrition Management) - MSc(NM)
Keywords
Maternity, Nutrition, Equality, Women, Western Cape