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of energy, vitamin, protein and mineral and also protects the infants from many diseases (WHO, 2002). This milk is coming from breastfeeding from mothers to their infants. Some researchers figured out the benefits of breastfeeding to infants are the baby cannot easily get infectious diseases, increasing the survival of the infants in their first time of live and increasing the cognitive ability of the infants when they grow up (Kramer and Kakuma, 2002,Jones, et al, 2003 and Kramer, et al,…

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 healthy snacks instead of…

Introduction: It is evident that breastfeeding your infant exclusively for 6 months has an enormous amount of benefits for the mother and infant. When the infant is breastfed they will receive many more benefits than being formula fed. For example if the infant is breastfed they will notice less ear infections, SIDS, a decrease in obesity and in asthma. Infants who are breastfed for 6 months or longer appear to have better social and medical benefits. However when the mother adds drugs and…

I agree that rationality and gentleness are the keys to raising a good child. In the case of Shila, she was not rational and she was too gentle. Shila thought it was rational to give half of her salary to charity and donate a large portion of her clothes. While it is proper to donate to charity, the amount of money and clothing that Shila was donating was irrational because she was limiting the amount of items and money she had for herself. While being gentle is a great quality to have when it…

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…

Case Law regarding Childcare Discrimination Breastfeeding is an important practice for a mother and her baby psychologically, economically, and in terms of health. Thus, the practice needs to be done exclusively within the first six months of a child’s life and slightly extended to the time the child begins to take supplementary foods. When mothers are able to adequately breastfeed, the rate at which children contract infectious disease, develop obesity, and other forms of health disorders,…

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…

To: Editorial Board of The Washington Post Too often women are faced with the cultural pressures of what constitutes a “good” mother. They may hear mantras such as “Breast is best,” or “Formula-feeding: convenient and easy.” America has been notorious for creating this false dichotomy of us vs. them or good vs. bad, and now it’s rearing its ugly head in the realm of motherhood. But one must consider: since when did a mother’s feeding preference label them as a good or bad parent? In a recent…

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…

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…