...make but one important thing that will have a huge effect on a newborn is feeding. What will the parent’s decide? Formula or Breast milk? I believe that the best choice for feeding a newborn is definitely breastmilk because there are many benefits for the baby when it comes to breast feeding. More new mothers choose to breastfeed because of the benefits it has for the newborn Many studies have shown that breast feeding should be the number one choice for mother because it surely is the best for a child to be breast feed. Researchers have concluded that “Compared with breastfed infants, infants who are not breastfed experience two to five times as many ear infections.., 1.5 times as many respiratory illnesses.., 1.7–1.9 times as many gastrointestinal infections .., 1.3–1.9times as many allergy-related problems .., twice as many hospitalizations …, three to five times the rate of sudden infant death syndrome..” (Evenhouse & Reilly, 2005) Those research show that breast feed babies are less to be sick than those babies who are not breastfeed. Another research done by Cheryl Alexander and Patricia O’Campo concluded that “Results. Compared with no breast feeding, full breast-feeding infants hadlower odds ratios of diarrhea, cough or wheeze, and vomiting and lower mean ratios of illness months and sick baby medical visits. Most breast-feeding infants...
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...examined in the research study are the three main factors that influenced mother’s decision to formula feed their babies in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. Breastfeeding has numerous health benefits However, in practice, many women choose not to breastfeed instead replace their breast milk with infant formula milk. In 2010, in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada breastfeeding had dropped to 64.0%( Canada Statistics). While health risks raises in babies with formula feeding, a significant percentage of mothers are reluctant to change their infant feeding behaviors and decided to continue with formula-feed. In some regions of the province, the rate of breastfeeding is very low due to mother resistance and commitment to infant feeding method. Despite increased breastfeeding promotion and support initiatives, mothers still prefer formula feeding over breastfeeding. There is not sufficient proof that mothers’ decisions to formula-feed due to personal factors. What was not known about the clinical problem that, if understood, could be used to improve health care delivery or patient outcomes? The study indicates that women decision to formula-feed their infants due to a lack of support from their mothers, and partners. In addition, decision to formula-feed also influenced by convenience and the awkwardness of breastfeeding in public. Healthcare providers are challenged to ensure best practice through breastfeeding Promotion and support in order to...
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...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 bronchiolitis (Kennedy 2012). The University of Virginia in Charlottesville have done of 288 studies over the last 40 year, they have shown babies that have been breastfed have a 36-50% less chance of developing sudden infant death syndrome, compared to those...
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...and what, but a good way to start with none other than our children. So why not consider breast milk? Breast milk is the nutrition of choice for human infants (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2005) Breastfeeding can start as soon as the child is born. With the protection of breast milk the overall focus on disease, illness and sickness would be half the battle. Breast milk provides many benefits and the dietary influence it has on disease is too great to be compared to. Being a new mother for the first time can be very stressful in the beginning. There are many things to do before the baby is before. A new mother has to make many choices that will affect the newborn. Many of those choices will be more challenging than others. Some of the decisions the mother and father have to make before the baby is born can include, which hospital will they deliver, who will be the babies physician, what kind of diapers, will the baby sleep with the parents or her own crib. So many decisions to make but one important thing that will have a huge effect on a newborn is feeding. What will the parent’s decide? Formula or Breast milk? I believe that the best choice for feeding a newborn is definitely breast milk because there are many benefits for the baby when it comes to breast-feeding. More new mothers choose to breastfeed because of the benefits it has for the newborn. Hormones in breast milk aid the infants gastrointestinal system to develop more rapidly become less permeable much...
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...resolve her concerns and provide resources and support groups that can assist her. Many women see breastfeeding as painful. This is due to the possibility of sore or cracked nipples, breast engorgement, blocked ducts or mastitis. Other women are afraid to breastfeed because they believe they will not produce enough milk (Breastfeeding Overview, 2013). If a mother is worried about not giving the baby enough milk, we have to provide her with the cues to look for, that will tell her that the child is getting enough milk. According to webmd, a baby who is wetting six to eight diapers a day is most likely getting enough milk. Some women mistakenly think they can't breastfeed if they have small breasts. But small-breasted women can make milk just as well as large-breasted women. Good nutrition, plenty of rest, and staying well hydrated all help, too (Breastfeeding Overview, 2013). If the mother does not have specific reason but is just unsure about breast feeding, we can educate her about the benefits of breast feeding to both the mother and baby. Webmd list the benefits babies receive from breast feeding as follows: “Breast milk provides a nearly perfect mix of vitamins, protein, and fat -- everything a baby needs to grow. It's is provided in a form that is more easily digested than infant formula. It contains antibodies that help your baby fight off viruses and bacteria. Breastfeeding lowers your baby's risk of having asthma or allergies. Babies who are breastfed exclusively...
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...Breastfeeding in Primiparous Mothers When addressing the topic of breastfeeding there is one thing that is indubitable, that breast milk is the best option for feeding a newborn. The numerous benefits of breastfeeding have been studied and documented and the practice of breastfeeding has been embraced and is recommended by nearly all health organizations world-wide as the feeding method of choice. Breast milk provides nutrients and illness combating antibodies as well as being easier to digest. Some research has shown breast milk to have far reaching benefits such as reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), childhood leukemia, atopic dermatitis, and Type 1 diabetes (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health, 2011). Yet despite the evidence, the number of women who exclusively breastfeed for at least 6 months, primiparous mothers in particular falls short of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendation (American Association of Family Physicians News Staff, 2010). There are many factors that contribute to the lack of breastfeeding initiation or premature discontinuation, one of which is lack of information or support for the mother during the immediate post-partum period. There needs to be an intervention to improve the initiation and duration of breast-feeding that includes instruction about breast feeding knowledge, practical skills and techniques to address common difficulties (Guise, Palda & Wathen, 2004). As many first...
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...“Breast is Best” Krystal Watts October 21, 2015 PSY 241- FN1 Jackie Abell Congratulations new mom! Now you have plenty of tough decisions to make about what is best for your baby. You’ll be contemplating things such as what brand of diapers and wipes should you use, what kind of clothes should they be wearing, or most importantly should you breastfeed or buy formula? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding and I definitely agree. Research has found numerous benefits for you and baby. First, I would like to go over benefits for you, mom. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer. The Cancer Research UK conducted a study and the results show the risk of breast cancer is reduced by 7% for each baby a woman has. For every twelve months she breastfeeds she decreases the risk by a further 4.3%. (Woodman) Also, breastfeeding helps shrink the uterus to its pre-pregnancy size after delivery. While breastfeeding, your body releases a hormone called oxytocin. This hormone is the worker for shrinking the uterus among other things. With the shrinking of the uterus, you reduce your risk of severe uterine bleeding. Another plus to breastfeeding that any woman would look forward to is losing that baby weight. Breastfeeding moms lose more fat in the first month postpartum when compared to formula feeding moms. (7 ways breastfeeding benefits mothers) Furthermore, an obvious benefit is it does not cost as much as buying formula. It is recommended that breastfeeding...
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...care nurse The Topics A. Concept of Critical Care Nursing B. Application C. Definition Pre-term Post-term Acute MI Thyroid Storms and Crisis Hepatic Coma ARDS Diabetic Ketoacidosis CVD End Stage Renal Stage The Concept of Critical Care Nursing Delivery of specialized care to critically-ill patients with life-threatening such as major surgery, trauma, infection, and shock as well as prevention of potential life-threatening conditions. The critical care nurse is responsible for ensuring that all critically-ill patients and families receive optimal care. Common Illnesses and Injuries seen in ICU: 1. GSW (Gunshot Wounds) 2. Traumatic Injuries (car collision & falls) 3. CV D/O (heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, unstable angina, MI) 4. Surgeries (abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and endarterectomy) 5. Renal D/O (acute and chronic renal failure) 6. GI and Hepatic D/O (acute pancreatitis, acute UGIB or Upper Gastro Intestinal Bleeding, acute liver failure) 7. Cancer (lungs, esophageal & gastric) 8. Shock due to hypovolemia PRINCIPLES OF CRITICAL CARE NURSING Maintains the establishment standards of CCN practice Continually updates knowledge necessary for competence as an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, coordinates care delivered to patient and supports families within the CC environment. Must...
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... Breastfeeding vs. Bottle Feeding There are many benefits for breastfeeding and bottle feeding, but each can determine how your infant develops. When becoming a mother, one of the first things you do is decide whether to breastfeed or bottle feed. Unlike bottle feeding, breastfeeding has many more nutrients for the baby and advantages for the mother. Bottle feeding can be very nutritional for the baby but does not benefit the mother in anyway. Some mothers find that breastfeeding is more beneficial for their babies, while other mothers find that bottle feeding is more convenient. Breastfeeding by far has all the nutrients the baby needs for growing and developing properly. In the first two weeks of breastfeeding your baby, he/she will get all of the immunities and antibodies it needs to fight off infection. Breastfed babies are less likely to suffer from indigestion, constipation and ear infections. There are enough fatty acids in breast milk for optimal brain development for your baby. Breastfeeding also lowers the risk of your baby getting SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). “Breast milk is free, and saves money by eliminating the need to buy artificial milk (formula), bottles, and nipples” (Jacobson, 2006, p. 1514). There are also maternal benefits for breastfeeding. Some maternal benefits are lowering the risk against breast cancer, helps mothers uterus to contract (back to normal size) and burns calories. Breastfeeding is also a great way for the mother and baby...
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...at school, increased homework loads, campus vending machines, television, larger portions sizes, fast-food restaurants, video games, and countless others.” (Sturm, Roland. 2005) However, 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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...shows that infants who sleep in a crib are twice as likely to suffer a sleep related fatality including SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) than infants who sleep in bed with their parents. (Gruber,Sobralske, pg.54) B. Almost everyone can relate to co-sleeping, whether you are a parent now or will become one the immediate future. 1. Sleeping with your newborn is beneficial for both parents and their baby. 2. We all could have at one time or another slept beside our parents as infants and have no recollection. C. I have shared the family bed with all three of my daughters’ believing that it was the best choice in my situation. 1. I know from experience how beneficial sleeping beside your newborn can be. D. Despite numerous negative views some people have on this controversial topic, co-sleeping can have many positive attributes that are often ignored. 1. A few examples would be; breast feeding is more convenient resulting in getting more sleep, mother and baby have a better bonding experience, and it could help reduce the risk S.I.D.S. Transition: To begin, let us get into more detail why these reasons for co-sleeping can be favorable. 1. Body A. Breast feeding is less challenging on both the baby and mother at night. 1. “Most skilled breastfeeding mothers have, for survival, learned that sharing sleep makes nightly feedings easier. 2. Breastfeeding mothers find it easier than bottle-feeding mothers to get their sleep cycles in sync with their infants Dr. Sears...
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...Analysis Paper on the Barriers to Breastfeeding in the Media HEA-305 Women’s Health Breastfeeding is regarded as one of the most rewarding activities mothers partake in when caring for their children. The cells, hormones and antibodies in breast milk provide babies with unique protection against various illnesses (“Women’s Health”, 2014). Studies have shown that breast feeding reduces the risk of ear infections, gastroenteritis, severe respiratory tract infections, eczema, asthma, obesity, diabetes, childhood leukemia and sudden infant death syndrome (Northrup, 2014). With all of the great benefits breast feeding affords, it is unfortunate that breast feeding is no longer regarded as a natural process between a mother and child but as an obscene act that has become inferior to bottle feeding. The absence of the media’s acceptance of breast feeding, has led to a shift in our culture which is now influenced by the over flooding of products and advertisements promoting bottle feeding as the best way to feed a child. A product that supports the shift to a bottle fed culture that I chose to analyze was the Bottle Holder accessory by BabyGiraffe which is pictured below: The bottle holder accessory which was featured on lilsugar.com, a popular blog for mothers was regarded as a “third arm” for busy moms that have other younger children (“5 Products Designed”, 2014). The intended audience for this product includes busy mothers who commute frequently (the ad includes a car seat)...
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...Diane Jaynes Why Proper Nutrition? Liberty University Thesis Statement Identifying and treating infants with Non-Organic Failure to Thrive that was brought on by poor adaptation and influencing parent behaviors, results in a more successful remedy with greatly improved outcomes for the child and family. Proper nutrition is essential for appropriate growing and development for infants and will have a substantial influence on the child’s health present and future. Abstract: Proper nutrition early in infancy is very important for the physical and emotional development of a child and issues can follow the individual into their adulthood. Physicians have put into place assessments that can be done on infants around 6-8 weeks and again around 8-9 months that can detect early problems such as failure to thrive. Small kids that have been diagnosed with Autism tend to have issues with proper nutrition because of the sensitivity of foods and end up with a diagnosis of failure to thrive also. A feeding checklist for non-organic failure to thrive patients, is a great tool for helping medical personal observe feeding interactions with the infants and their parents that helps with recognizing feeding issues with the parents or caregivers. Medical professionals have advised that extensive time prior the initial conception, the nutrition of the parents has an impact on the infant’s growth all the way into adulthood and beyond (Shepard, 2009). All females that are at...
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... I began co-sleeping with each of them at birth. It made life much easier during the infant phase of their lives. But that phase has been long gone. I believe that I was able to bond even more with my children through co sleeping. But now I find myself too often tired and unable to concentrate on tasks. While parents who co sleep feel closer to their children, co sleeping is a common issue for parents. Co sleeping has become one of the most common hot topics amongst parents. Ninety percent of the world’s population practice co sleeping (Netherwood, 2006). ‘‘Some parents will tell you that co sleeping can be a cozy, manageable comfort for a family’’ (Redbook, Oct2010). Whether it is a newborn or toddler, more parents are sharing beds with their children. ‘‘Research shows that eighty percent of babies share their parents’ bed at some time in the first 6 months of life’’ (Australian Parents, Dec2006/Jan2007). Co sleeping with school aged children is more common also. It is estimated that about fifteen percent of families have children ages 5 and up that share their bed for part or all of the night (Redbook, Oct2010). One of the most important reasons co sleeping is a common issue for parents are safety concerns. As I mentioned earlier, I have had a few busted lips and bruised body parts. But more importantly, the connection between co sleeping and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) continue to be a major argument for those against co sleeping (Australian Parents, 2006)...
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...leading cause of death in infants 1-12 months of age. * 2,226 infants died from SIDS in the US in 2009. * An UNSAFE sleep environment contributed to 87% of SIDS deaths. * Tummy sleeping in a soft bed increases incidence of SIDS 21% Sudden Infant Death Syndrome More than just Back to Sleep Education & Resources * Arizona Dept Health Services Bureau of Women and Children 150 N. 18th Avenue Suite 320 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-542-1875 * Phoenix Children’s Hospital 2401 E. Thomas Road Phoenix Arizona 85014 602-933-1000 * National Institute of Health HICHD/BTS – SIDS Kit 31 Center Drive Rm. 2A32 Bethesda MD 20892-2425 1-800-505-CRIB * On the Web: SIDS Resources www.sidsresources.org * * Laurie Bell CJ Foundation for SIDS (2012). Risk Factors. Retrieved from: http://www.cjsids.org/resource-center/risk-reduction-strategy.html Hunt, C. & Hauck, F. (2006) .CMJA, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Retrieved from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1475900/ National Institute of Health (2012) Retrieved from: www.nichd.nih.gov/.../sudden_infant_death_syndrome.cfm Phys.Org (2008). Using a Fan During Sleep Lowers SIDS Risk by 72 Percent. Retrieved from: http://phys.org/news142527893.html How will YOU protect your newborn from SIDS? Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, SIDS, is the sudden, unexpected death of a healthy infant, less than twelve...
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