Determinants of the Intention to Pump Breast Milk on a University Campus.

Introduction: The number of young mothers in the workforce and in schools of higher education has steadily increased. In order to maintain a breastfeeding relationship with their children, these mothers need to pump or express breast milk multiple times a day while at work or school. This study examines the factors associated with the intention to pump breast milk at one university campus.

Breast milk pumping beliefs, supports, and barriers on a university campus.

Background: Compared to nonemployed mothers, employed mothers are more likely to terminate breastfeeding sooner than recommended, due in part to a lack of workplace support.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to compare the beliefs of employees and students affiliated with a university regarding pumping breast milk on campus.

Methods: This qualitative study used semistructured interviews grounded in the theory of planned behavior, focused on behavioral, normative, and control beliefs regarding pumping on campus.