Lactation

Over the years many discussions have gone on about what newborns should be fed. Whether or not to breastfeed is a major and very stressful decision for new parents. Often the parents have to resort to information or advice given from family members, friends or pediatricians. Breast feeding has been linked to lower obesity rates later in life, it is "tailor made" for your baby having the exact nutrients needed at that time and helps to bond baby with mother. Breast feeding should be supported and

Annotated Bibliography Brent, Nancy. "The Risks and Benefits of Human Donor Breast Milk." Pediatric annals 42.5 (2013): 84-90. ProQuest Central. Web. 7 Feb. 2016. 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. Issues:

I remember when I decided to exclusively pump for my son. I had struggled with nursing him in the three weeks since he’d been born, and we’d been going to the doctor every few days for a weight check, because he still wasn’t back up to his birth weight. I’d gone into the doctor’s appointment anxious and hopeful that his weight would finally have gone up a good amount. It had been four days since the last time that he’d been weighed, and I knew that he was supposed to gain about an ounce per day

best to go about feeding their children. Each mother has their own preferred feeding technique, some of whom chose to use both feeding methods depending on the situation. For some mothers breastfeeding is not a viable option for reasons such as lactation issues, busy schedules, and secondary caregivers (Health Psychology). For those mothers whom are able and willing to breastfeed their infants there is a definite benefit. Breastfeeding is shown to benefit the mother and child through its natural

When a woman chooses to breastfeed, she is developing a “unique and emotional connection” with her child achieved through nutritional support that promotes bonding and reduces childhood illnesses (American Academy, of Pediatrics, 2012). The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusively breastfeeding an infant until six months of age and continues to breastfeed in combination with baby food until twelve months or longer (2012). The World Health Organization recommends the combination of breast

The provision of breast milk for the high-risk neonate cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is essential. Human milk is the preferred nutrition for all infants (AAP, 2012). Human milk provision is especially beneficial for the vulnerable ill or premature infant. The infant’s transition from the nutrients received in utero by the placenta and amniotic fluid would continue through the use of colostrum or the first milk (Rhodes, 2014). The preterm infant, having missed the last trimester

Women in this world have a right to bear children and take care of them. As a new parent, there are millions of questions, worries, and decisions one deals with throughout the whole child's life. When a child is first born, a mother has to decide whether or not to breastfeed or formula feed. The nutrition a baby receives in the first months of life is what determines if the baby has a good or bad start. Women should breastfeed their children because breastfeeding boosts chances of success for their

Breastfeeding is an action that is bio cultural and biosocial in nature. Breastfeeding is a biological process that involves a woman providing milk for an infant. Culturally speaking, breastfeeding is not always an action by the biological mother. In some cases, the mother needs to return to work not long after birth. Other times, it is just the cultural norm that other women and children help in the care of a new baby. Stereotypes and norms surrounding breastfeeding vary cross-culturally as well

breast feeding. There is historical evidence of this all over the world. In Israel around 2000 BC, children were deemed a blessing, and breastfeeding was considered a religious obligation. Breastfeeding was not always possible, however, due to lactation failure of the mother In Greece around 950 BC, women of higher social status frequently demanded wet nurses. Wet nurses were women that were paid to breast feed new babies when their biological mothers were not able to accomplish it. Breast feeding

Breastfeeding comes more natural for some mothers and babies, but don't feel pressure to perform. If you happen to experience some difficulties in breastfeeding your baby, you can contact your local La Leche League and they will be happy to supply a local lactation consultant. They specialize in helping a new mother to breastfeed her baby, and have a lot of resources to ensure your breastfeeding success! The First Two Days After Giving Birth Most healthcare providers will encourage a mother to begin breastfeeding