...Humans are the only mammals that can consciously choose to feed their young artificial nourishment such as formula rather than milk from the mother’s breast. According to the company Nestle’, (Nestle.com) infant formula was invented in the late 1860s by a pharmacist named Henri Nestle’. Although mothers had previously used other foods when unable to breastfeed, this infant formula caught on and variations of it have been used through-out the world ever since. Except perhaps between Vegetarians and Carnivores, nowhere is the act of eating more controversial than the area of feeding a baby. Often strong feelings arise around both bottle-feeding and breast-feeding.; with proponents of each method standing firmly and often, passionately and vociferously on their respective sides. People from all walks of life, male and female, young and old, varying socioeconomic backgrounds, single or partnered generally feel free to weigh-in on the topic of Bottle feeding vs. Breastfeeding. In researching this topic I spoke with a varied cross section of society in Maine and in Nova Scotia and drew on my over eleven years combined experience spanning two decades being a breastfeeding mother. The information I have compiled reflects the attitudes which I have often witnessed first-hand. The prevailing attitudes in Maine and Nova Scotia towards breastfeeding appear to have changed little over the past 20 years. According to the World Health Organization “Breastfeeding is an unequalled way of...
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...Breast-Feeding is a Must A healthy baby; a happy life. It is in a mother’s nature to want nothing but the best for their child. If this statement is true, then why do countless women not choose to give their child the best nutrition? There are a great deal of benefits that not only the child receives but the mother as well, yet many women still refuse to breast-feed for several non-reasonable issues. Breast-milk is the most essential nutrition that a baby requires, therefore if a mother is able to breast-feed, she should do so. Most women are aware that during a child’s infancy, breast milk is the best source of nutrition for the first 6 months of their lives. Therefore, a baby requires certain amount of vitamins and nutrients to build walls to help fight and protect them from anything that comes their way. Breast milk is their most essential nutrition because it helps with their brain development, growth, and a healthy immune system, which are the main components for a healthy baby. The main key to having a healthy baby is to know that your child is completely healthy. It is the biggest fear of a mother to find out that their child may suffer from some kind of disease or disorder so why not decrease those chances by simply giving them a healthier start in life. It is a simple process but takes a lot of patience and dedication from a mothers part to allow this process to acure. Breastfeeding decreases the chances of allergies in 25%, asthma 27% , cancer 8%, diabetes...
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...20th 2011 Breastfeeding Breastfeeding is the most precious gift a mother can give her baby. Breast feeding is natural and healthier for the baby. The bond the mother and child get when they breast feed is amazing. Breast milk helps the infant with their health, their bone structure, and their immunity. Breast milk contains growth factors and antibodies which help the baby grow and protect the baby from illness such as ear infections, allergies, diarrhea, and other serious illnesses. The first milk which comes from a mother is yellowish in color, and it is called colostrum; it has antibodies that protect the baby from infections. The antibodies found in breast milk cannot be found in formula. Breast milk comes in three different types; colostrum, transitional milk and mature milk. Colostrum (0 to 5 days after birth) is high in protein, low in fat; it also helps the baby’s bowels to move early and often. Transitional (5 to 10 days) is the amount of sugar, fat and calories increases. Mature milk (after 10 days it is produced) is high in protein, fat and calories. The white milk comes later after a few days and its temperature and texture is just right for the baby. Breast milk is easier to digest for the baby than the cow milk. Breastfeeding is a great method for feeding the baby and it offers many benefits for both the mother and the baby. It is cost effective to breast feed, offers convenience, and it has many emotional and physical benefits. Breastfeeding is...
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...Breast Feeding As children are born every day, parents want to give their children every chance at a normal and strong childhood. While the infant is not able to speak or express his or her opinion, a mother takes every opportunity to make sure the infant is medically stable. While the child is being fed by the mother, she is able to use byproducts that are marketed as the best milk for infants or is able to breast feed for natural nutrients from mother to child. While mothers are able to search for byproducts and other resources the main goal is keep the child healthy. I believe there is a negative impact for doctors or any medical resource to share disclosed information about a patient’s record. Medical providers are not able to share private information with a third party administrator unless given a written or oral consent from the patient. HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability of 1996) regulations are set in place in order to protect the patient/client information from being released without proper permission, as constituted by the Code of Federal Regulations (45 CFR 164.532). Authorization required for marketing is stated as, “a covered entity must obtain an authorization for any use or disclosure of protected health information for marketing, except if the communication is in the form of: (a) A face-to-face communication made by a covered entity to an individual; or (b) a promotional gift of nominal value provided by the covered entity.” But by no means...
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...Breast feeding Vs. Formula feeding University of Phoenix COM/170 December 22, 2014 Winifred Donnelly Breast feeding Vs. Formula feeding When becoming a parent, there are many decisions that have to be made before the baby is even born. The most important decision is whether a mother will breastfeed or formula feed her baby. Breastfeeding should be the only option in feeding a baby unless there is a medical reason for why a mother cannot. When deciding on how she will feed her baby, a mother should know why formula is used rather than breast milk. She should know why breast milk is so much healthier, and she should be aware that there are several solutions that can solve any issues that may come up with breastfeeding. Women should know why formula is used rather than Formula Comfort and Lifestyle A woman should know why so many women never even consider breast milk as being an option for feeding their child. Many mothers choose formula over breast milk for reasons that have nothing to do with their baby. According to Kids Health from Nemours (1995-2014), their article Breast or Bottle, states “for many women their decision to breastfeed or formula feed is based on their comfort level, lifestyle and specific medical considerations that they might have. Many women do not breastfeed due to their comfort level and what people may think of them.”(para. Three sentence 2). Most women decide that they do not want to breastfeed because out in public people may find it inappropriate...
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...breastfeeding, saying that it is “natural and good.” However, breastfeeding in public is a completely different situation. Some are 100% on board, others are 100% opposed to the act. (McKinney) I completely support public breast feeding. It is completely within your legal rights to breastfeed in public, without covering yourself, within the United States. In fact, state laws explicitly say “a woman has a right to breastfeed in public” and “(specify) that the act of breastfeeding is not indecent exposure” (CDC). Even though breastfeeding in public is legal, for some, there is still a negative stigma around it. Some consider breast feeding in public to be indecent exposure. This is because of the double standard involving the female breast (Donovan). We live in a society in which women’s breast have been extremely sexualized through movies, television shows, and advertisements. For example, within a mall one will probably see posters of Victoria’s Secret models in just their bras, watching TV a Hardee’s or Hooters commercial may play, and walking down the street one might see a woman in a low cut top. I have no problem with this. If this is how Victoria’s Secret, Hardees, Hooters, and the woman walking down the street want to present women and more specifically breasts, I’m fine with that. My issue is with the double...
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...feel they will lose the elasticity or firm feel of the breast. The most important thing for pregnant mothers is education. This can be done through the media, use of pamphlets, brochures also on their visits to the clinics there should be classes given to mothers. Fathers should be present as well to help support mothers on doing what is right for her and the baby The mothers first breastfeed contains colostrum which is rich in nutrient, antibodies that will help prevent diseases in newborns, due to the fact their immune system is not yet developed, it also help with the infants digestive system. It is proven that breast feeding you child for at least the first six month of life help prevent them from diseases such as asthma, childhood leukemia, diarrhea/vomiting, necrotizing enterocolitis, just to mention a few. Breastfeeding helps the mother and the child to bond. It is also beneficial for the mother as well as breast feeding mothers have lower risk of type 2 diabetes, certain type of breast cancer and ovarian cancer. It is also cost effective as it prevent the mother from buying formula which is harder for the baby to digest, also breastfed babies get sick less, and hence less money will be sent on healthcare. According to the article Discussion of the health benefits of breastfeeding within small groups, a lesson plan was used to teach the benefits of breast feeding, it was recommended that benefits of breast feeding not only to be given to antenatal or children settings...
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...recent findings also imply that obesity characteristics could start as early as the infant age in correlation with breastfeeding. I chose this topic because as a woman I know that I would want the best for my children and eventually I will reach that time when I make the decision on how to raise them, including what type of foods I put into their bodies. A healthy lifestyle starts with the parents and how they portray to their children the importance as well as how to continuously stay in that mindset when making decisions. Not many think to go back as far as breastfeeding, and that’s when I took it upon myself to try and fully understand how obesity begins beginning at that stage in life. Every research article that I have read about breast-feeding has stated that it has some type of positive effect on the baby whether it may have been a miniscule or large effect. Because of this, I wanted to understand as to what extent and how could breastfeeding possibly be a factor that leads to a decreased chance of obesity. “For infants, not being breastfed is associated with...
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...1. When compared to those who spend less time breast feeding as infants, children who feed from their mothers for a longer period of time will go on to achieve a greater level of intellect as adults. 2. Independent: In this case, the independent variable is defined as the amount of time spent breast feeding. Dependent: In this case, the dependent variable is defined as each child’s achieved level of intelligence as an adult. 3. In this study, the operational definition of the independent variable is given by the amount of time each mother claims to have breast fed her child when she is interviewed at a one year examination. The given time frames are further divided into five categories. In this study, the operational definition of the dependent variable is each child’s measured level of intelligence as determined by the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) when the group of children has reached a mean age of 27.2 years. 4. The sample used in this research is a group of both males and females who were born in Copenhagen, Denmark between October 1959 and December 1961. The sample size is more than 3,000. a. The population that this sample seeks to represent is all the children of the world. 5. In this study, the researchers offer Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) scores from the participating children as evidence to test their hypothesis. The evidence in this case is empirical because the researchers have observed the measureable data through testing...
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...Breastfeeding is Best Shannon Kalista Rasmussen College September 1, 2014 How a mother decides to feed her baby is one of the first decisions a new mother makes, it is one of the most important investment in her child’s future and can give the baby the best start in life. Breast milk is packed with the perfect mix of vitamins, protein, and fat (Dermer 2001). It is the only natural food designed for your babies. Breastfed babies receive vital vitamins and nutrients from breast milk, it is packed with disease fighting substances that can protect babies from illness, all mother should chose to breastfeed their babies. Breastfeeding improves infant’s general wellbeing, it also decreases the risk for a large amount of acute and chronic diseases (Kennedy 2012). Breast milk contains substances that benefits babies immune system. It has antibodies, enzymes, and white blood cells that protect against disease and infection. If a mother gets a cold while breastfeeding, she is likely to pass the cold germ on to the baby, but the antibodies that help fight the cold are also passed through the milk. These antibodies will help the infant fight cold germs quickly and could maybe avoid the cold altogether. A mother’s milk drastically reduce the chances a baby will get ear infections, diarrhea, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections (Kennedy 2012). Infants who have been breastfed for at least four months are less likely to be hospitalized for respiratory tract infections like, croup and...
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...obesity and type 1 diabetes in childhood. - Breastfeeding is a bonding experience between a mother and her child, - With breastfeeding, the breast-milk it always available even in the middle of the night; at the right temperature and it’s free. Breastfeeding Cons: - Feeding in public can be uncomfortable at times, depending of where the mother might be at that point in time. - Blood-borne virus, such as HIV can be transmitted to the baby through breast milk. - The mother can often feel tired with Breastfeeding because it takes a lot of energy for her body to produce milk. Feeding Formula pros: - Unlike breastfeeding, Mothers don’t have to worry about dieting. They wouldn’t have to worry about what to eat or drink that could affect their baby. - Anyone can feed the baby with the formula especially the father of the baby. - Feeding Formula cons: - Formula can be costly as compared to breast feeding that is free and natural. - Formula does not have the kind of antibodies that are found in breast milk. which means that formula does not provide the baby with the added protection against infection and illness as breast milk does. - With formula there is a lot of work involved in preparing the food, like washing and sterilizing the equipments that are needed for bottle feeding. Women stop Breastfeeding before the first year is completed because of so many reasons. Firstly, it might be uncomfortable for...
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...Why breast feeding is better than formula Nowadays, I have a hard time weaning my baby from breastfeeding. However, I don’t regret it, because I believe that this the best decision I have made as a mom. Also, I gave her the most precious gift that lasts for a lifetime. When I was pregnant with my daughter, the nurse in my doctor’s clinic told me why breast milk is better and healthier for me and my baby. So, I am going to mention some of these benefits. First, breastfeeding is healthier for your baby. Breast milk has special antibodies that provide immunity against some illnesses like flu and cold. Also, when your baby is sick, he/she feels comfortable and safe while nursing. Another thing, mother’s milk is easy to digest. Babies don’t get constipated and rarely get diarrhea because it has the right nutrients’ ingredients and amount for your baby. Moreover, your baby has less colic or stomach upset. Second, breastfeeding has many benefits for mom. The most important thing is that you make a strong connection between you and your baby. So that makes you feel close to your baby. In addition, it helps you lose the weight that you gained during pregnancy. Other benefit is that breast milk has the right temperature. So you can feed your baby at any time you want. With formula, every time your baby wants to feed, you need to check the temperature. Furthermore, you can feed your baby at any place because you don’t need to carry a bottle or even worry...
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...Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk University of Texas at Arlington Introduction The American Academy of pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding or human milk feeding for the first 6 months of life and that breastfeeding or human milk feeding continue as the sole source of milk for the first year. Breast milk contains a more compete protein than cow’s milk-based formulas, is more easily digested, and results in more rapid gastric emptying time. Human milk and colostrum contain immunologic and antibacterial components not available in formula (Pedi Book). Breastfeeding is recognized as the best nutrition for infants. The breast milk provides numerous health benefits to both mother and baby. The advantages include: health, nutritional, immunologic, developmental, psychological, social, economic, and environmental benefits. Breastfeeding is not just a process that a mother has to go through. It is the first relationship an infant will encounter. The Need Breastfeeding is highly nutritional, protects from various infectious diseases, decreases rates of sudden infant death syndrome, reduction in insulin dependent (type 1) and non-insulin-dependent (type 2 diabetes mellitus), lymphoma, leukemia, and Hodgkin disease, overweight, and obesity. Contraindications According to the Center Disease Control and Prevention breastfeeding is not advisable if one or more of the following conditions are true: The infant whose mother has been infected...
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...Cannibalistic Cows Micah Bittner June 10th, 2012 Professor Norton DeVry University Cannibalistic Cows America’s diet is in a great dilemma. Just ask anyone where their food comes from, and they will usually say that it comes from the grocery store. However, one might ask where the food in the grocery store comes from. To gain a better understanding of the issues facing American’s eating habits and where its food comes from, Michael Pollen researches these questions in his book, The Omnivores Dilemma. Through his research, he notes that the 100 million head of cattle breed for food are living on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (C.A.F.O.) are fed slaughtered cow parts. As a nation, we need to educate consumers on the dangers of consuming corn fed beef, begin pushing for agri-business policy change from the top down, and partake in the benefits of eating healthier meat; if these changes are not implemented soon healthcare rates will soar, along with e Coli and outbreaks of other diseases associated with processing infected beef. The main problems with eating corn fed beef are the dangerous health risks and hidden costs that are passed down to the public. Associated with these problems are the government policies that prevent change. Continuing to ignore these problems will result in increased obesity, heart disease, and other ailments; as well as economic troubles for those in agriculture, business, and consumers. However, if we properly educate people on nutrition...
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...PHYSIOLOGY OF LACTATION Before lactation ← The female breast is primed by estrogen, progesterone, growth hormone, insulin, thyroid hormone and glucocorticoids. ← These hormones aid in the growth of the ductal system and lobules, and in the development of secretory characteristics of the alveoli. ← Ironically, high levels of estrogen and progesterone also inhibit lactation at receptor sites in the breast tissue. ← The precipitous drop in the levels of these hormones after delivery, in the presence of an elevated prolactin level, facilitates lactation. Lactation: ← Means – the secretion of milk by the breast (Sweet 1992) The Physiology of Lactation can be divided into 2 aspects: 1. Lactogenesis – the initiation of lactation 2. The lactation Reflexes Physiology of Lactation: 1. Lactogenesis / Milk Production • Following placental separation & expulsion, oestrogen & progesterone levels decreased to the point where prolactin can be released & activated • Prolactin – secreted by galactophore (milk cell) of the anterior pituitory gland stimulates milk manufacture – increased • Prolactin now caused the acini cells in the alveoli to produce milk rather than only colostrums • It functioned to act & select nutrients, water & antibodies from the blood supply around the breast to form milk & will pass through the acini cells droplets by droplets & is collected in the alveoli ...
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