First time parents' paid work patterns in Amsterdam: father's part-time work, family's immigrant background and mother's work for pay when the infant is very young

We analyze first time parents' work patterns. Little empirical work exists on the influence of the partner's (change of) employment status. There is no study known to us that investigates the effects of the family's immigrant background. This study explores both issues in addition to the effects of human capital, the mother's partner not sharing the household, the women's breastfeeding intentions and practices. We use panel data of 2003-2004 on families in Amsterdam at early pregnancy and at the time the infant is 3-5 months (when the Dutch family has to choose its paid parental work arrangeme... Mehr ...