A Research Study On Human Breast Milk

Brent’s article takes a hard look at the pros and cons of donor human milk over informal milk-sharing options, and the ethical concerns parents or mothers may have concerning donor human milk versus infant-formula. It further looks at and explains the pros and cons of infant-formula and the increasing advantages of breastfeeding.

Instead many mothers decide to breastfeed based on the benefits to the baby. Breastfeeding in the relation of a bottle feeding group tends to realize it as difficult and uncomfortable.

Breastfeeding provides unique nutrients for the baby, protects from disease, has health benefits for the mother, and provides a unique bond between mother and baby.

Whether to breastfeed or to formula feed is one of the many decisions parents have to make when caring for a newborn baby. The decision may seem simple in which parents base there decision on comfort, convenience and finance but little do most parents know the decision being made can have damaging long term effects than that of the present. There is plenty of research that state the significance of breastfeeding that go far beyond the extent of bonding between mother and newborn. Although, that too is important. Breast milk is known to contain antibodies which can help the newborn in developing a strong immune system which influence all the body systems. Research has shown that breast-milk can help prevent long term diseases such as

Since the beginning of humans/ mankind breastfeeding has been practiced by mothers. Stevens and colleagues (2009) tell us the following information (pp. 32-39): Since the beginning of humans’ life on Earth, there have always been a number of alternatives used to provide nutrients to infants. For example, in 2000 BC women fed animal milk to their children. More recently, in the 18th century many women were encouraged to stay home, breastfeed, and care for their children and husband (Stevens et al., 2009, 33). Some areas of the world even believed that breast milk provided the child with wisdom. Then in the 19th century, it was a common idea that women were only equipped to breastfeed if she had a good diet, exercised, and was mentally fit, but breastfeeding was highly encouraged. However, European women during this time had wet nurses, or other women that would breastfeed the child that wasn’t biologically theirs (p. 35). People soon began to realize that this was a

Before we begin, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I began my motherhood journey 10 years ago with the birth of my daughter, and since with the addition of six more wonderful babies. I have exclusively breastfed each one, not without tears however. Today, breastfeeding is approached much like a question of whether one would like white or wheat bread. For mother centuries ago, this question did not exist, neither did it exist for me. For reasons, several I am sure there was no other consideration, but to breastfeed. The thought of supplying nutrition to my child through and intervention not of my own was unimaginable. Perhaps my time spent as a nurse’s aide on the post-partum wing of a hospital, laden with knowledgeable lactation consultants; this education would later be a great benefit for me, nursing my own and encouraging others on their quest; or simply my hippie crunchy tendencies lent themselves to this idea of breastfeeding. In any case, I was committed to nursing my babies. In these next few pages it is my goal to furnish the breastfeeding mother with some advice and encouragement in her decision to provide the best source of nutrition to her baby.

Breast feeding has been in practice for a very long time, as early as 2000 BC. Before the invention of formula, bottles, and pumps this was the safest most common way for a mother to feed their infants. In fact, for 99% of human history breast milk was the sole source of nutrition for children until the age of two. In today’s society there are many different and opposing personal stand points on where or not a mother should breast feed their children. It is a very controversial topic with many variables. In breast feeding there are several benefits, reasons, and cultural effects that go into making the decision to engage or stay away from breast feeding. There is also historical causes and cultural differences that lead influence a mothers

Breastfeeding is when a woman feeds her child from her breast. Breastfeeding has been around since before the 15th century. In addition to strengthening the bond between a mother and her baby,

Through out Western history breastfeeding has had its highs and lows. Breastfeeding first became a topic of debate during the 18th century when women who gave birth began to stay home and care for their child, the way animals do, due to natural sciences. However women who did decide to stay home to care for their child were removed from the work force thus weakening it and limiting the number of workers available. As a result upper class women were encouraged, later becoming enforced by law, to hire the services of a wet nurse. The argument posed to prevent the hiring of wet nurses was due to influential individuals believing that lower class wet nurses produces ‘bad’ or, in extreme cases, ‘lethal’ milk due to alcohol consumption. Poor quality

Throughout most of human history, breast milk has been the one food that infants have thrived on. Breastfeeding is recognized throughout the world as the preferred method of feeding infants due to its health benefits and nutritional quality. Recommendations by leading health organizations echo the importance of breastfeeding by setting forth guidelines.

Breastfeeding is the natural way of providing food for infants. It is an important part of motherhood, and it is the first major decision that is made when it comes to feeding a child. Breastfeeding is an issue of gender because when a woman is seen breastfeeding, in public or not, she is usually shamed and accused of indecent exposure (Danawi). This is because our society has been shaped to see breasts only as sexual objects and there is an insufficient amount of educating on breastfeeding being done. We could start to put an end to this issue by becoming informed on the importance of breastfeeding and realizing that the purpose of breast is to provide nutrients to babies. Pamela K. Wiggins, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and teacher stated, “Breastfeeding is a mother’s gift to herself, her baby and the earth.” This quote summarizes the information I found on this issue. From the research I did on breastfeeding, I found studies and information that have shown the advantages and benefits that it offers when it comes to infants, mothers, and society.

The American Academy of Pediatrics in New Mother 's Guide to Breastfeeding, 2nd Edition states, “Breastfeeding

Any infant enters the world completely relying on their mother, whether it’s to provide security, comfort, or their first meal. Breastfeeding, although pretty self-explanatory, is the act of a woman feeding a baby with milk from her breast. It is recommended that a baby be breastfed for the first time within an hour of their birth and exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life (Belsky, 2012). However, there is a stigma attached to breastfeeding in some areas of the world, especially the United States, so a common alternative is formula. There are many benefits not only the infant can gain from being breastfed, but also benefits the mother can obtain from providing this nutrition for her child. This paper will discuss

Of the ten studies reviewed, nine were delivered as single interventions in the classroom {{132 Seidel 2013; 134 November 2013; 357 Giles, Melanie 2014; 98 Giles 2013; 189 Walsh 2008; 121 Frew,J.R. 2005; 321 Lockey 2003; 111 Martens,P.J. 2001; 351 Kim,Younghae 1998;}} and one used television commercials and newspaper advertisements repeated over a time period of several months. {{334 Friel,J.K. 1989;}} All of the classroom interventions consisted of one lesson varying in length from one hour to 90 minutes. While the studies show that one lesson on breastfeeding can have a positive impact on adolescents views on breastfeeding, it would be useful to know if repetition of material either through several lessons as part of a unit or lessons that occur over several grades could have more of an impact on students knowledge, attitudes and plans to breastfeed future children.

Before delving into the origins of lactation, one must understand the basic progression of mammalian evolution from our last common ancestor with reptiles to the modern placental mammal. The last common ancestors diverged into two groups: synapsids and sauropsids. Synapsids are the ancestors of mammals and their extinct relatives (often called mammal-like reptiles) while sauropsids went on to become reptiles and birds (Oftedal 2002). The two clades were distinguished by characteristics of their skulls. Synapsids branched out into many different types,