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mothers who initiate breastfeeding sustain breastfeeding for at least 1 year. Although this finding exceeds the national rate of 27%,3 fewerthanone-thirdoftherespondentsreportedbeingable to sustain breastfeeding to their personal goal, and nearly half reported that they would have breastfed longer if their job had been moreaccommodating.Ourfindingssuggestthatmodifiable,workrelated factors—in particular, accommodating schedules to allow for pumping, providing longer maternity leave, and establishing a dedicated private space—may improve the ability of physicians who are mothers to continue lactation after they return to work. These factors should be taken into consideration when designing a workplace that is conducive to breastfeeding.