Breastfeeding

convenience are all factors that help moms everywhere make the choice to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is usually the most healthy option for your baby's development, too. Many mothers today continue to make the choice to feed their baby formula because they don't have anyone close to them that has breastfed. They don't know what breastfeeding entails or how to go about getting started. Understanding that breastfeeding is just as convenient - and in my opinion, more so - as giving formula can help…

Breastfeeding infants instead of using formula can improve brain development in many different areas. In the article Breastfeeding Boots the Brain Development of a Baby, the article states that breastfeeding can help develop white matter in the brain of infants. This growth in white matter also lead to better performance in areas like language, visual perception and motor control. White matter is a type of tissue in the brain and spinal cord made up of nerve fibers, some may even characterize…

The event I chose was a support group for women to promote breastfeeding in public areas with my sister, who is very active in women’s rights to breastfeeding in the Temple/Killeen area. This group was made up of women who lived on the military base in Copperas Cove and it was held at one of my sister’s friend’s house. This event was held on June 26, 2016 from 2-4 in the afternoon. It was uncomfortable at first, because many women were breast-feeding and were more open about it. The social…

keep walking like no big deal, but when we see a mother breastfeeding her child in public we act like it is a crime. Thesis Statement: Tonight…

Breastfeeding has many benefits; nutrients, protection from infection, and helps with the development of the immune and digestive systems . This allows for a healthier infant compared to a formula-fed infant. 1 Breastfeeding reduces health problems, allows for healthier nutritional value, is a lower cost, and more convenient. Not only is breastfeeding beneficial for the newborn, but also the mother. Breastfeeding supports a healthier recovery and reduces the risk of developing some diseases.2…

Nipple II: Breastfeeding in Public “For you will nurse and be satisfied at her comforting breasts; you will drink deeply and delight in her overflowing abundance” (Isaiah 11) Nowhere in the Bible does it say breastfeeding is something to be looked down at, on the contrary, breastfeeding is introduced as a comforting situation not a stressful one for both the mother and infant. Even though some people think exposing breast in public is morally wrong, people should not see public breastfeeding as…

Breastfeeding has become more popular throughout the years. I will address this issue because many women get judged over feeding their infant in public.There are so many other problems in the world that go far beyond this issue. First off, the inherent tendency in western culture to overs sexualize female breasts. I say female specifically because male breasts are not privy to this same treatment in western culture. Laws have been passed in different states that don't prevent women to breastfeed…

parents we want the best for our children from the time we conceive until infinity. Deciding to choose breastfeeding or formula appears to be based on preference. There are many challenges that new mothers face when determining if breastfeeding will accommodate her life. Women having babies later in life and starting families seems to be norm in today’s society. Which makes it as important for Breastfeeding Awareness and Benefits needs to be readily available. A 2014, study by the American…

mother everyone has been raving about breastfeeding; your mother does it, your neighborhood aunty does it, your best friend does it and when you go to online forums, they too do the same. However, none of these sources tell you the exact reasons why you should breastfeed, other than this oft repeated categorical statement: “It is good for you and your baby”. Yes, that is true. Only a few things in this world benefit both the giver and the taker alike, breastfeeding is one among them. It benefits…

Why Breastfeeding is Important? Since the ancient time breast feeding is very popular. It has believed that mother’s milk is purest and healthiest meal for the new born baby. There are many new mothers who directly go for the bottle feeding instead of trying to breastfeed their newborn. There have been many studies which shows Breastfeeding helps to increase the brain power in babies. Breastfeeding also helps to protect and nurture the baby. The studies also prove that breastfeed baby’s immune…