Breastfeeding Essay

Fortification is one way in which food processing can alter the bioactive profile of a food. Significant health crises have been resolved via the implementation in 1924 of the addition of iodine to salt to prevent goiter and the 1940s implementation of the additions of vitamin D to milk to prevent rickets and niacin to flour to prevent pellagra. A more recent example is the establishment of the addition of folate to bread and breakfast cereals to prevent neural tube defects in the offspring of…

PERVASIVENESS OF FOOD TABOOS AMONG INDIAN MOTHERS DURING REPRODUCTIVE PERIOD V. Punithavathi, M.Sc.,M.Phil. Project Associate, Department and Centre for Women’s Studies, Mother Teresa Women’s University. ABSTRACT All society has its own traditional beliefs and practices related to health care in general and regarding harmful as well as beneficial effects of foods for women during pregnancy. A cross - sectional study conducted on rural Indian mothers of Madurai District Tamil Nadu. Purpose of…

3 Oils and Their Beauty and Health Benefits There is nothing better than turning to natural ingredients for all your beauty and health needs. Since time immemorial women have resorted to natural ingredients to get glowing skin and healthy, lustrous hair. Our grandmothers have long advised us to use natural products and it’s time we started taking them seriously. The reason is simple – natural ingredients are free of chemicals, contain no preservatives, are cost-effective, easily available and…

Babies Observations: Births In the movie Babies there were vast differences when it came to the birthing process. Namibia babies were born in a dirt floored hut, and were put to the breast right away, but there was no swaddling nor medical intervention. The Mongolian baby was born in a hospital and after birth was swaddled rather tightly and put in its own incubator as mom looked on, and going home for this baby was on the back of a motorcycle, swaddled tightly, while being held in mother’s…

The pilot study aimed at determining whether kangaroo mother care decreases heart and respiration rates in preterm newborns, affects saturation of peripheral oxygen and length of newborns' hospital stay at a neonatal intensive care unit, and influences mother-child interaction. Methods: The method of study was an experiment. To assess the effect of kangaroo mother care, physiological functions were measured. Mother-child interaction was assessed using the Maternal Postnatal Attachment Scale…

Welcoming a new baby into the word is an exciting event for any member of any society. A baby brings hope and promise to societies as well as a sense of purity. For this reason it is apparent that the Huron’s appreciated and honoured babies in the same light as modern day Ontarians do. Babies were an important aspect of Huron societies; they were well liked and often times they were taken care of by everyone within the Huron village. Women would play the largest role in the upbringing of…

Wilhelmina, named after my great grandma, is born at a healthy weight and size. I breast feed her and supplement it with formula. She is growing ahead of the curve, but I let her eat until she is full each time, allowing her natural appetite to guide her feedings. At 9 months, Wilhelmina has an obvious attachment to me. According to Attachment Theory, Wilhelmina is in Phase 3 (Secure base behavior) of establishing attachment. At 6 to 24 months, she is starting to show her true attachment by…

Pregnancy is the most important and beautiful period of every women's life. It's time to have a good thought, rest and plan for a better future to give it your soon-to-be-born child. During pre-pregnancy or pregnany, taking extra care and getting extra affection is the most beautiful thing to happen. It is always advised to read some good books that will keep you hooked and remain stress free. There are many books available written to be read during pregnancy. Whether you love reading fiction or…

One of the concerns women have when expressing milk is that it takes a long time and they have to stop everything else they are doing. The Simple Wishes Hands-free Breast pump Bra XS/S/M is a great solution because it allows you to pump milk when you are taking part in other tasks around the house. It is a comfortable pump and comes in a stylish bra with adjustable bands that are custom fit to make sure you are comfortable throughout your nursing period. One of the advantages of this product is…

How to tie a baby wrap Parents love the convenience of the baby sling. Wearing a sling frees up your hands to do various tasks in and out of the home. Babywearing also makes your baby happier and promotes proper leg and hip positioning. But how do you use a baby sling? For some, using a baby sling is very confusing especially for those who are new to baby wearing. Carrying a baby is a natural way to care for your little one. When using a baby wrap, always see to it that the sling is wrapped…