...was found that they do not have time to discuss breast-feeding with their patients during prenatal care visits. This is due to time constraints because of a multitude of patients needing to be seen by these doctors. We have representatives from Redlands Community Hospital that have spoken to the same OB doctors regarding breast-feeding education during prenatal visits. Research has been sent to the doctors regarding exclusive breast-feeding and how the results are better if the patients are educated about it during their prenatal visits. The hospitals in the Inland Empire offer birthing classes and breast-feeding clinics. Most do not have the money to advertise these free classes. More advertising to promote these classes would be helpful. The high schools that have classes for pregnant teens also need to address breast-feeding to a further extent. They can also educate about the resources and classes in the area that are free. Once the patients get to the hospital and deliver the baby they are usually taken care of by lactation educators and experienced nurses and are allowed to breast-feed on demand. We simply need to continue the support outside of the hospital setting. Outcomes or Goals If the doctors and nurses would make it a priority to speak to their patients about breast-feeding during their prenatal visits at Beaver Medical Group, good results would emerge. The OB offices could have literature regarding breast-feeding in their office for the patients to read as they...
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...thing that mothers should know is that breast feeding is really important for new born babies. Most mothers know it is important to breast feed the baby but due to un avoidable circumstances they are unable to do so each and every day the way it is supposed to be done. They tend to use other alternative methods the young one. This results to babies growing up with weak bodies. Personally I believe that they should be educated more about breast feeding. In an African News Service article “Breast feeding-Why it is a time bomb” the author, Doreen Umutesi talks about breast feeding. She explains that many women are finding it hard to breast feed because of daily schedules like work. She show us how the Rwanda government is taking breast feeding seriously. The writer is trying to show the importance of breast feeding. She is also showing us how the government of Rwanda is taking the issue of breast feeding seriously. She is showing the reader how the Government of Rwanda is dedicated to the issue of breast feeding children, by making sure that all mothers are entitled to a paid maternity leave and are also given an hour to go breastfeed once they get back to work. The writer uses several sources which appear to be reliable. One of them is the Nutrition advisor “Jean D’Arc Nyirajyambere” who insists on breastfeeding and show women easier ways of doing it even when doing home chores. The main point of the writer is to encourage women to breast feed their children the way it is recommended...
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...meet the regulations of WHO and they did change their strategies because of the misleading information it gave. However, it seems that there are still a long way before Nestlé can get rid of the bad reputation. I suggest the company keeps working on the programs that help the people in developing countries understand the differences between using the infant feeding formula and the breast feeding. Additionally, Nestlé can deliver the programs which teach people the importance of the clean water in developing countries. Implement: Using different strategies in different countries is really important. In the developed countries, the company can continually promote its infant feeding formula with the slogan such as "Breast feeding is the best." in the advertisements since the people are aware of the importance of breast feeding. In developing countries, Nestlé can have some trained salespeople in the stores which sale its products to help the mothers understand what is the best for their children now and how to feed their with the milk powder. Moreover, the company can set up the conspicuous signboard showing that the breast feeding and clean water are important to the infants. Though it can affect the sales of the products, it is critical for Nestlé to gain the good reputation....
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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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...their history. The mother of this infant was pumping to provide her baby with the breast milk needed for growth and development. As defined by Townsend (2014) an ethical dilemma requires a person to make a decision in a situation that seems to have no satisfactory solution, or the “choice is between two equally unfavorable alternatives” (p. 60). This became a difficult ethical...
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...Infant Feeding in the Context of HIV FACILITATOR’S MANUAL TOSOUTH SOUTH THE SOUTH TO SOUTH PARTNERSHIP FOR COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY HIV CARE AND TREATMENT PROGRAM (S2S) South Africa has the largest HIV burden of any country in the world, with an estimated 5.7 million people living with the virus. Women and children remain at the centre of the pandemic in terms of transmission, vulnerability and potential for impact. To continue to build on the existing successes of South Africa’s antiretroviral (ARV) program, the capacity for HIV disease management must be enhanced. It is essential that HIV disease management transition from an individual case management to a family-centred and chronic-care approach targeting and prioritising pregnant women and children. Enrolling pregnant women and children into HIV care and treatment early and regularly can prevent new HIV infections and reduce morbidity and mortality, effectively sustaining the quality of life of mothers, their children, and their families. The scale up of effective prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) and paediatric ARV care and treatment programs are crucial in the fight against HIV but are challenged by many factors including perceived complexity of treating pregnant women and children, inadequate paediatric and PMTCT knowledge and clinical skills, lack of psychosocial and adherence support, delays in integrating PMTCT services with antenatal and child health management systems, and gaps in referral...
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...“obesity epidemic”, children are also quickly becoming victims of this deadly trend. Prevention has been a vital key at young ages to help children understand the importance of maintaining a healthy diet that could save them thousands of dollars, and more importantly their lives. “Many factors have been suggested as causes of the “obesity epidemic” among children- reduced physical education 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...
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...estimated that high coverage of optimal breastfeeding practices could avert 13% of the 10.6 million yearly deaths of children five years old and below. Everyday, as many as 4,000 infants and young children die worldwide because they are not breastfed. According to United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), it is because their mothers are not empowered with adequate knowledge about breast-feeding and do not receive enough motivation and support (UNICEF, 1994). Babies, their mothers, their families, their community, their environment, even the economy of the country in which they live, all benefit from breast-feeding (ibid). Realizing the great advantages of breast-feeding and the changing patterns of breast-feeding practice worldwide, the World Health Organization, 1981, recommended that all infants should be “exclusively breastfed for 4 to 6 months of age”(Kaunang, 1999). Moreover, UNICEF(1994) has advocated breast-feeding as one of the strategies for “ Child Survival” and exclusive breast-feeding as a best protective way for infants against infection and malnutrition. Nowadays, promotion of breast-feeding through Family Planning and MCH Programs is increasingly considered to be a public health policy priority especially in developing societies (Tin Oo, 1995). The Department of Health (DOH) advocates exclusive breastfeeding as part of their campaign in supporting the international goals of both the WHO and UNICEF in promoting infant health improvement and decreasing mortality...
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...to generation. In the chart below I have described parenting practices over generations in my family. | Generation 1: Years (1960-1970) | Generation 2: Years(1980-2000) | Generation 3: Years(2000-2014) | Parenting Practice 1: Education | Medium standards | Medium standards | High standards | Parenting Practice 2:Religious Involvement | High standards | High standards | High standards | Parenting Practice 3:Breastfeeding | High standards | Medium standards | Low standards | Parenting Practice 4:Extra curriculum activities | Low standards | Medium standards | Medium standards | Similarities and differences in these styles between three generations Each generation of parent practicing, expressed and viewed the importance of education among all generation of children. As a child we were made to go to school and we enjoyed going as well. Parents would express how important it was to finish high school, and afterwards go to college or get a trade. The encouragement of going to college became more intense over generations. Early on it was about completing high school. Parents seem to have an understanding and significance of institution of the church in earlier years (Cozby, 2009). Among generations, parents encouraged children to go to church and to bible study, at the church. Even though the level of involvement in church differs, as a child we had to go to church and to bible study. We had to be active in the church as well. However when we were considered...
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...Pediatrics, to great emphasis on importance of breastfeeding. Every infant and mother is unique and has different challenges. Breast milk provides complete nutrition for infants. It has the perfect combination of protein, vitamins, fats and everything infants needs for its growth and development. Breast milk also contains antibodies that help infants fight off bacteria and viruses. Risk of having allergies and asthma are greatly reduced with breastfeeding. Infants who are exclusively breastfed for the first six months, without any formula tend to have fewer respiratory illnesses, ear infection and bouts of diarrhea. These infants also have fewer trips to the doctor and hospitalizations. Breastfeeding also results in higher IQ scores in some studies. The physical touch, closeness, skin-to-skin touch and eye contact, helps infants to bond with the mother and feel secure. Breastfeeding also linked to health weight gain in infants and fight childhood obesity. As per American Academy of Pediatrics, sudden infant death syndrome, risk of diabetes, obesity and certain cancers can be prevented by breastfeeding. Educating the new mother regarding breastfeeding is imperative, to make sure proper nutriment of the infant. Breastfeeding education starts with finding out the mother’s current knowledge and perception towards breastfeeding. Once finding out the mother perception and knowledge about breastfeeding. After educating the mother regarding benefits of breast feeding to infants. Nurses should...
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...the length of the postnatal visit and how long should a midwife attend a client and it will also discuss the support and advice that can be given to a client who is having problems breast feeding. The first aspect of care that is going to be discussed is the postnatal period and the care that is provided during that period. The postnatal period is the period after the end of labour and until all reproductive organs have returned to their pre gravid condition. This period is estimated to be about 6 to 8 weeks (Bick, D.2004). Although evidence suggests that recovery from child birth can take longer than this (Bick, D. and MacArthur, C. 1995). The post natal period, until recently, has been defined as not less than 10 days, or more than 28 days after the end of labour (UKCC, 1998). However, it has been acknowledged by the Government that the public health role of the midwife should be further developed (DoH, 1999) and so the NMC defined the post natal period as the period after the end of labour, on which a midwife must attend a women for no less than 10 days and for as long as the midwife deems as necessary (NMC, 2004). Mrs Smith, this is an alias due to the NMC guidelines 2004, was seen for 28 days post natal due to problems she was having. Her baby was jaundice, she was having problems breast feeding her baby and generally she was feeling inadequate as a mother. She was also overcome with tiredness. Most midwives’ visit for only 10 days and their capacity to extend visiting...
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...the same question: should I breast feed or bottle-feed my child? Opinions on the matter vary all around the world depending on things like one’s culture, values, and location. Mothers can be judged for choosing to do either. On one side, if a mother is seen breastfeeding in public, people might become very uncomfortable. However, if the infant is bottle-fed, they will be criticized for not feeding their baby “nature’s perfect food” (WebMD). There are several well-known pros and cons to both feeding methods but a large debate that people focus on involves the direct effects of the baby’s health. While some people remain skeptical, there is evidence that supports that...
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...nations—infant formula, a manufactured alternative to breast milk. Depending on its audience, this alternative was seen as a lifesaving option, a modern way to feed a child or a shameful health risk. Many people who have heard about the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes have expressed interest in knowing more about it. Baby food for the infants is the most sensitive one. Doctors suggest exclusive breast feeding for the infants. But for some cases like sickness, temporary disablement or for any other reasons mothers cannot breast feed to their babies. And for that they have to choose infant formula for their infants. Like any other products, parents of infant go through a selection process to choose a baby food. The purpose of this document is to provide concepts and terms of business ethics regarding marketing infant formula or baby food in the developed and low developing countries. Some of the scenarios of Bangladeshi baby food industries have also been analyzed. What is the International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitute The Code is a set of recommendations to regulate the marketing of breast-milk substitutes, feeding bottles and teats. The Code was formulated in response to the realization that poor infant feeding practices were negatively affecting the growth, health and development of children, and were a major cause of mortality in infants and young children. Poor infant feeding practices therefore were a serious obstacle to social...
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...they are these new small beings on earth and they need to grow big and strong. They need different shots, check ups, and most importantly, a proper diet and nutrition to help them grow. This paper is to inform others about the importance of nutrition for infants. History shows that breastfeeding has always been the ideal and most nutritious food for a newborn and infant. Then after 6 months, new foods and liquids must come into play to ensure proper growth and development of the child. This is all important for the current and future health of an infant. The first idea that comes to mind for feeding a newborn baby is breast feeding. Breast feeding has always been the go to way to feed an infant but history shows that the feeding of infants began differently. As far back as 200 B.C., when women could not breastfeed, there was a way of feeding called “wet nursing”. This is when a woman breastfeeds another woman’s child because the mother is unable to produce milk or has trouble with lactation. Wet nursing lasted until the 19th century and throughout this whole period it became a choice instead of a need for many mothers. Being a “wet nurse” became a high paid profession and this was a main source of infant feeding until bottles advanced and artificial feeding was created. Even with all of this said, it was still preferred and recommended by doctors that the baby be breastfed by its natural mother. (Stevens, Patrick, & Pickler, 2009) After wet nursing, the bottle was becoming more...
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...United States of America and are faced with multiple health problems that can evolve into long term issues (“Just Think” par. 1). Childhood obesity health problems are the cause of over 300,000 deaths each year (Just think par. 2). Obesity in youth has tripled in the last 30 years and statistics are showing a steady increase yearly for today’s children and adolescents. Obese children are an epidemic that has caused daily diagnosis of Diabetes, high blood pressure and various other illnesses due to uncontrollable weight gain. Thesis: The focus will be on solutions to prevent obesity by educating parents and teachers on how to help children make healthy food choices, how to interact with kids through joint physical activities, and the importance of starting good eating habits early in childhood development. * Body: The focus will be on solutions to prevent obesity by educating parents and schools on how to help children make healthy food choices Parent and schools need to incorporate more fruits and vegetables The National Schools Lunch Programs (NSLP) is challenged with reducing the amount of fat and saturated fat children have that consume lunch from school (Ralston, Newman, Clauson, Guthrie, and Buzby 24). There are national campaigns with a purpose of impacting the alarming rate of childhood obesity and generating funds that will be dedicated to creating healthier meal plans for schools. Parents need to keep healthier snacks readily available to establish healthy...
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