Essay on Importance of Breastfeeding

outrageous how many children die because of lack of resources. Just like in previous responses I stated countries need to come together to help each other, it would benefit all of us. I for one think breastfeeding is amazing it provides children with so many nutrients. In the less developed countries breastfeeding should be mandatory for those who are capable and those who aren’t should receive extra health care. Babies are a blessing and deserves a chance at life, along with that water needs to…

Shin In Geun was born in a prison camp in North Korea where he spent his entire childhood not knowing life outside. His father was imprisoned because his relatives fled to south korea during the war. Throughout his life in the camp, shin benefited from extreme luck. Though shin had a harsh and violent life he was very fortunate in his 23 years of living. I believe that Shin from the book Escape from Camp 14 is very fortunate. When shin was going up he barely had food Not even enough to…

Always before suporting mum with expressing milk is important to wash hand to prevent bacteries on your hands or mum contaminating milk. Immune system babies it is not jet well developed like taddlers. We need keep baby safe from bacteria because for them they can by very harmful and make them sick. To wash your hands you need scrub them thoroughly with soap and you cant forget to include under your nails and between your fingers. Rinse your hands in warm running water. Letting the water…

Introduction Where should a baby sleep? Is it safe for them to co-sleep in the same bed as the parents or is it safe for them to sleep in a crib? There has been such a big controversy about what the best option of where and how an infant should sleep. Co-sleeping is said to be a practice that can increase the risk of SIDS or fatal accidents. However, despite the opposition from many medical professionals, many parents are increasingly adopting to night-time infant patterns that include…

taking a medication that was incompatible with lactation, a medical condition such as breast cancer, or just lack of adequate supply to sustain the infant. The second most common response was that an infant medical issue prevented the mothers from breastfeeding. Prematurity was the third most common reason. Premature infants are often separated from their mothers or not yet able to suckle properly, preventing the mother from establishing a supply of milk all…

Diet Dos and Don’ts for Breastfeeding Moms Breastfeeding mothers worry about the quantity and quality of milk that their newborn child is getting. It is reasonable to worry about the quantity as they cannot see how much milk baby has actually sucked from the breast. In terms of quality, breast milk is always going to be the best for baby. Here are some useful tips that breast feeding mothers should follow 1) Eat regularly through the day and avoid long gaps. Prefer to eat small meals with…

Introduction Mastitis is inflammation of the breast tissue. It can occur in women who are breastfeeding. This can make breastfeeding painful. Mastitis will sometimes go away on its own. Your health care provider will help determine if treatment is needed. What are the causes? This condition is often associated with a blocked milk (lactiferous) duct, which can happen when too much milk builds up in the breast. Causes of excess milk in the breast can include: Poor latch-on. If your baby is not…

"INFANT FEEDING CASE STUDY- AUDIO" 1. What are three major concerns about the advice that Emily is giving to Kristen and why are they concerns? First let me say that Emily's advice is horrible and is littered with a lot of dangerous suggestions. I did notice three extremely concerning pieces of advice. The first dangerous suggestion is when Emily encouraged Kirsten to feed her 3-month old baby a baby bottle (with the tip cut off) filled with rice cereal. There's undoubtedly a chance that the…

foods may lead to a biological, psychological and physical reaction from the babies hence toddler nutrition is an essential yet sensitive topic. Therefore, there is a need to understand toddler nutrition and its aspects to ensure it is accorded the importance and caution it requires. Healthy Eating…

(Connolly & Tracewell, 2012). During breastfeeding, a mother requires a sufficient intake of nutrients to pass on to her infant for proper growth and health, as well as an adequate amount of nutrients for herself. Breastfeeding is beneficial for the mother and infant, especially in reducing the risk of childhood obesity…