Lactation

returning to work were the two main reasons women stopped breastfeeding (Arlotti, Cottrell, Lee, & Curtin, 1998). The women that reported pain as the reason for not continuing to breastfeed never sought out a lactation consultation, and felt like their primary care provider was not well versed in lactation in general. The women who stopped breastfeeding due to inadequate milk supply all became frustrated and stopped at a common infant growth spurt phase suggesting that education on growth spurts and how

Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is a globally recommended way of feeding and caring for young infants (0-6 months). Its benefits to both infants and mothers have been established (Briend et al., 1988). Breastfeeding is a common practice in Bangladesh as 98% of babies children are breastfed at some time. However, the recommended practice of exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months is not followed optimally (BDHS, 2009). The trend of EBF, as evidenced through Bangladesh demographic and health

to as Rosie and her daughter will be referred to as Emily. I met Rosie a little while before the situation unfolded. At this time, she was working with the Unit’s Lactation Consultant as she was having some trouble breastfeeding Emily. After the passing of a few hours, it was time for her to feed again without the help of the Lactation Consultant. As she was still having issues with Emily latching to her breast, she rang her call bell and both preceptor and myself went into the room. During this

breast milk, gently massage the milk into your nipples, and let your nipple air dry. When should I contact my health care provider? If you have nipple pain, cracking, or soreness that lasts longer than 1 week, contact your health care provider or lactation consultant. Nipple cracking and soreness are common during the first week after birth, but nipple pain is never normal. Breast engorgement Breast engorgement is the overfilling of your breasts with breast milk. This can make your breasts throb and

Margaret Dzenko Professor Kelly Rhetoric and Composition II November 3, 2014 The Benefits of Breastfeeding “O, thou beautiful damsel, may the four oceans Of the earth contribute the secretion of milk In thy breasts for the purpose for improving The bodily strength of the child O, thou with the beautiful face, may the child Reared on your milk, attain a long life, like The gods made immortal with drinks of nectar” --Sushruta, ancient Indian surgeon (translated) I: INTRODUCTION How a child is reared

Breastfeeding is an experience that is foreign for most people until they actually experience it. I had limited knowledge of breastfeeding until I interviewed my friend who currently has two children. Before she had her first child, she read a lot of books and watched a lot of videos, but they still didn’t quite capture the experience. She is a nurse and with her healthcare background, she felt confident about the importance of breastfeeding her children, especially in the first 6 -12 months. Before

although I am a very strong believer in breastfeeding, I am not one who believes all women can always breastfeed. I've been close to a few moms who have wanted so badly to breastfeed and been unable to, despite months of effort, pumping, working with a lactation consultant, and so on. Seeing this first-hand makes me instead say that I believe most women can usually breastfeed. God has designed mother's milk to be the best form of nutrition for an infant and I strongly encourage women to utilize this God-given

“The Ideal and the Real of Breast-Feeding” by Jane E. Brody, Brody brings some good points to light. The campaign to exclusively breastfeed for the first six months in today’s society is becoming increasingly prevalent by health care providers, lactation consultants, and other organizations. Brody’s notable outlook on breastfeeding stems from her own personal experiences with her twin boys. The ever increasing numbers of reasons one should breastfeed and how important it is for the health of the

Hispanic-based organization in the area. Another source would be to place public service announcements on the Spanish radio and TV stations that provide information regarding the benefits of breastfeeding and the disadvantages of formula-feeding. Our lactation consultant works closely with the WIC office educators and the hospital-based childbirth educators to promote this change. She also goes out to the OB offices and pediatric offices to promote evidence-based education, training, and practices in an

nurse. The medications needed to control the seizures may cause sedation and poor sucking in your baby. • Thyroid levels can change during pregnancy and lactation, even with mothers who never had thyroid irregularities before. • An underactive thyroid can cause fatigue, poor appetite, and depression. Thyroid supplements taken during lactation will not hurt your baby. An overactive thyroid can cause serious health problems. If radioactive therapy is recommended, temporary weaning may be necessary