Breastfeeding is recognized as the best source of natural nutrition for most infants. It provides all the energy and nutrients that the infant needs for the first months of life. It continues to provide up to half or more of a child’s nutritional needs during the second half of the first year. Breastfeeding offers numerous health benefits to both the mother and infant. The infant continues to reap the many benefits of being breastfed well into adulthood. Breastfeeding lowers rates of developing various chronic diseases in adulthood. Breastfeeding reduces childhood mortality and it is recommended to initiate breastfeeding within the first hour of life. Breastfeeding provides children with a nutrition head start for success in life and even encourages bonding between mother and infant. Yet, there are women who choose to not breastfeed. Johnson, Kirk, Rosenblum, and Muzik (2014) reported that African American mothers have the lowest breastfeeding rates and this may be a substantial contributor to the origins of health disparities among African Americans across their lifetime. African American mothers are the least likely ethnic population to choose breastfeeding as an option for infant feeding. Breastfeeding is identified as a health disparity in African American women. Cottrell and Detman (2013) found that African American women have lower breastfeeding initiation rates (59.7%) than White (77.7%) or Hispanic (80.6%) mothers. African American women also have a…
breastfeed in public, but society rules it as being abnormal. Breastfeeding is nothing abnormal. It is an everyday thing in this society, and it always has been. Now think about this, people become disgusted by a breast peeking out but not by the girl half dressed. Many will argue that these illicit activities happen indoors in a controlled environment, while the feedings occur anywhere. Infants are not to blame as they are only victims to the hatred by the millions who come to the consensus…
Breastfeeding has become a very controversial topic in the recent years. Individuals have argued that mothers should not breastfeed in public. Some even say that mothers should not breastfeed their babies at all. Why has breastfeeding, which is totally natural, become so taboo? There are so many horror stories of ladies that have been kicked out of stores, receiving horrid looks, along with being looked down upon are all over the internet (Graveman). With all the controversy that can come along…
Breastfeeding has slowly again become the staple of health for infant nutrition and enrichment. In the past breast milk was the basic diet available to infants but throughout time the advances in formula, ease of access, and availability surpassed the breastfeeding craze. Now though, as more studies and the publication of these studies have taken place it has become apparent that formula is not the best available nourishment. Many large health organizations, such as the World Health Organization…
after pregnancy. Breastfeeding is the practice of nurturing a baby with milk from their mother’s breast. The female has glands inside of her breasts that produce milk, which contain the necessary nutrients to care for her infant. There are many components of breastfeeding that are essential and beneficial to the mother and her baby that include immunities to certain health conditions, a special bond between the mother and her baby, and the complete set of nutrients that artificial breastmilk…
always a good idea to breast feed if it is going to put the child in danger. If you are taking drugs of any sort of alcohol refrain from Brest feeding. It can have permanent damage to the baby’s health. Another reason for not breast feeding is if you have a dieses that can be transmitted to the baby. For their protection be cautious and talk with a doctor before starting breastfeeding. Tobacco and weed users should be feeding their babies formula instead. It can cause children to be addicted and…
Breastfeed is a very personal decision. Breastfeeding topic always provokes various opinions from family and friends. What matters is the infant getting proper nutrition for his optimal growth and development. Every infant and mother are unique and has different challenges. Established is 1991 by the World Health Organization (WHO) Also, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), which supports and recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an…
body image, attitudes of public breastfeeding, and internal measures of the confidence of infant feeding decisions. Breasts specifically play a role in being part of a woman’s idealized view of her sexual body, and it is this sexualized view of breasts that can undermine breastfeeding (Johnston-Robledo et al., 2007). Objectification theory “postulates that, in a culture that objectifies a sexually mature woman’s body, women are socialized to view and evaluate their bodies from the perspective of…
suddenly shone by the act of a baby latching onto the nipples in public? Does the woman become less attractive or in violation of public nudity laws? Breastfeeding in public should be permissible for these various reasons. Breastfeeding in public is an act of natural and legal right given to women, breastfeeding in public also in general fosters the healthy growth of the baby along with the quick return of mothers to their pre-pregnancy weight and overall health and ultimately the process of…
that was based on discussing the differences between breastfeeding and the formula. I also wanted to go over briefly about the discussion we had about understanding that any punishment from the parent will not change a child’s behavior. To begin with, there are a few things you should consider before you jump and decide to go right ahead and feed your baby using formula. First, let’s begin with the facts about breastfeeding. The emotional bond, while you are breastfeeding your child is very…