Benefits of Leave on Breastfeeding and Reduced C-Sections

Great article on the benefits of ante and post natal maternity leave for breastfeeding and reduced C-sections. To sum up:

"The findings suggest that if a woman postpones her return to work, she'll increase her chances of breastfeeding success, especially if she's got a job where she's on the clock and has less discretion with her time," said Guendelman. "Also, women who are in jobs where they have more authority may feel more empowered with how they use their time."

No-duh line:
The study authors noted that just having maternity leave benefits offered by an employer was not helpful in breastfeeding establishment unless the leave was actually used, indicating the importance of encouraging the use of maternity leave and making it economically feasible to take it.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-01/uoc--slm122308.php