Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children is a Federal assistance program of the Food and Nutrition Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and infants and children under the age of five has seen increase in the past five years growing from 8,088,005 to 9,176,736 participants [ (FNS USDA, 2011) ]. Many families that participate in the WIC program are military families in
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Empowerment is a concept we all have heard at one time or another it is utilized in numerous professions and specialties. Analysis of this concept will further understanding of empowerment for nursing professionals in areas from research, theory development or practice. Exploring the attributes, consequences, implications and model cases of empowerment can assist the nursing professional in utilizing empowerment to its fullest potential. Within the scope of nursing, empowerment can be seen not purely
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February 2, 2014 To: Mr. William Harkey From: Natalie N. Painter Subject: Research Analysis Two articles selected for review derive from The Journal of Perinatal Education. The first article I read was titled, “Evidence Based Maternity Care: Can New Dogs Learn Old Tricks?” It was written by Merilyn Curl. Curl is a Certified Nurse Midwife, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, and a Fellow of the American College of Childbirth Educators. The article illustrates the efforts of reform
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INTERVIEWS Interview 1: not conducted by myself, but by “The fruit doctor” with Dr Luke Thompson (American Gut Project) The following question was discussed in the interview: how do CS vs natural childbirth and breastfeeding vs baby formula contribute to the establishment of a healthy infant microbiome: In his introduction, Dr Thomson stated that birth is a baby’s first exposure to microbes. Interestingly he disclosed that the normal development of the gut community (of a baby born naturally)
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Lactobacillus are: plantarum and fermentum. (Leónides) According to Dr. Fernandez Leónides and his collegues, studies have shown that certain bacteria in breast milk benefits infants. For example, Lactobacillus, Staphylococcus, Enterococcus, and Bifidobacterium, can sometimes benefit newborns through breastfeeding. The exposure to these bacteria can protect against diarrhea, respiratory diseases, and even reduce the risk of developing other diseases such as diabetes
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Memorandum Subject: Report on Mandatory Maternity Leave in the State of Wisconsin This report covers the topic of paid maternity leave – its benefits, costs, overall accessibility, and why it should be instated. This report will include an assessment of the economic impact of paid maternity leave on both the business and the individuals affected by it. It also covers the cultural and interpersonal impact of the lack of paid maternity leave and an analysis on countries that offer maternity leave
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year) * Physical development * Reflexes: * Rooting reflex: The rooting reflex is present at birth; it assists in breastfeeding, disappearing at around four months of age as it gradually comes under voluntary control. * Sucking reflex: The sucking reflex is common to all mammals and is present at birth. It is linked with the rooting reflex and breastfeeding, and causes the child to instinctively suck at anything that touches the roof of their mouth and suddenly starts to suck simulating
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LOCAL RELATED LIT. On December 7, 2009, the Department of Health launched the Unang Yakap Campaign. With this campaign, the DOH aims to cut down infant mortality in the Philippines by at least half. The campaign employs Essential Newborn Care (ENC) Protocol as a strategy to improve the health of the newborn through interventions before conception, during pregnancy, at and soon after birth, and in the postnatal period. The ENC Protocol provides an evidence-based, low cost, low technology package
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She sees a chiropractor, a massage therapist, and her little sister–me–for treatment when her busy schedule allows. ________ had no pain complaints before we began her assessment, putting her at a 0 on the pain scale. As a new mother, she is breastfeeding, which means that she has a substantial amount of relaxin in her system that will take another several months to work out. This relaxin makes my already super flexible sister–again she’s a yogi–a walking rubber band, so I didn’t push her range
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offering "family friendly" benefits. I believe this will dramatically impact the United States ability to attract and retain the best employees in the global competition for top talent. Benefits and perks play a huge part in most people's job selection. They will be more likely to turn down one company for another do benefits rather than a slight difference in pay. It could also affect the return rate for new and expectant mothers. Most other countries "family friendly" benefits greatly exceed those of
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