Social and Psychological Aspects

An Exploration of Dress and Identity among New Mothers: The Implications of Breastfeeding for Clothing Choice

Authors: Victoria Brown (University of North Carolina at Greensboro) , Nancy N Hodges (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)

Abstract

If a mother chooses to breastfeed, she will face the challenges associated with breastfeeding several times each day, often for many months, if not years. One of the biggest challenges associated with doing so is finding clothing that is conducive to breastfeeding. The purpose of this study is to examine the experiences of breastfeeding mothers relative to clothing choice.

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How to Cite: Brown, V. & Hodges, N. N. (2015) “An Exploration of Dress and Identity among New Mothers: The Implications of Breastfeeding for Clothing Choice”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 72(1).