Essay on Importance of Breastfeeding

And, they are more prone to post partum depression, as well as experiencing more difficulty with bonding and breastfeeding. That's how this so called natural caesarean came about. This type of birthing method helps improve the caesarean childbirth experience to emulate as closely as possible the woman-centered parts of a vaginal birth. However, this method can…

baby are covered with a blanket. We have been taught that skin to skin contact of mother and baby is essential for “parent to infant attachment/bonding,” especially directly after birth. It can help facilitate the baby’s first experience with breastfeeding (thus providing the baby with nutrient rich colostrum in the first milk), and assist in the continuation of the mother’s milk production thereafter. These are crucial first steps in the growth and development of the baby, but what other…

Introduction Throughout the human evolution, human development during infancy has clearly shown the need for parental supervision. Unlike some animals which can self-sufficient themselves from an early age, a human infant cannot survive on its own once it is out in the world. They require care and supervision to an extend time until they are ready to self-sufficient on its own. From the beginning of the human existence, mothers and infants shared a close physical contact, even during their…

the self-efficacy in breastfeeding. According to the research the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children 's Fund (UNICEF) that breastfeeding is a cheap and unique method to feed a baby to infant that has money benefits for the mother, child, family and the entire society (Khobar, Saudi Arabia et. al., 2015 p.9) . In many other study 's they have noted that there are advantages and some disadvantages of breastfeeding. I am hoping to start a breastfeeding group for…

Breastfeeding is a natural act that women do after the birth of her child. If we talk about the cultural and health influence on the relationship associated with the breastfeeding, we can categorize it in two forms. One with the developed nations and others in the developing nations. World health organization has clearly given guidelines especially for the developing nations for nurturing kids. It has been depicted that culture influence the mothers in breastfeeding her child. Along with culture…

We have all heard the saying “breast is best” but is this true? Absolutely! In fact, it has been proven that both the mother and her child benefit greatly from breastfeeding versus using formula as the primary source of their child’s nutrition. Most pediatricians recommend breastfeeding for at least the first six months after giving birth. Although this may not be realistic to all family situations, it is highly encouraged. “Breast milk is widely acknowledged as the most complete form of…

Breastfeeding While Smoking Cannabis Each day it is spoken of, that marijuana (Cannabis) should be (made something permitted by law) in the United States. Many always talks about how it is very wrong and confusing to not have the drug (made something authorized by law) in the U.S.. However, after many have read about the effects of using marijuana for recreational use while breastfeeding, (making something permitted by law) such drug is no longer an option. Many effects of participating in such…

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner A career that I hope to pursue after college, is becoming a neonatal nurse practitioner. A neonatal nurse practitioner is something I have been dreaming about since I was a child. Saving lives and taking care of babies, is something that I feel I would enjoy very much. I am planning to attend St. Catherine University (St.Kate’s) next fall, where I plan to get a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Shortly after, I plan on working as a nurse in order to work towards…

Breastfeeding v. Formula Feeding Mothers have been breastfeeding their children for hundreds of years. In these times bottle feeding is being looked at as a more convenient and easier way to feed the baby. Bottle Feeding is neglecting a child of the important vitamins and nutrients it takes to thrive in the world. Breastfeeding is the best natural choice for mothers to do for their babies. They need to proteins in the milk that helps them form a defense against the diseases that plague this…

reminiscent of some long ago date, it is actually describing something innocent and natural for humans to do, the breastfeeding of an infant. The NRDC or Natural Resources Defense Council states in their online article Benefits of Breastfeeding that babies are “delicate and can easily contract a disease, in part because of their underdeveloped bodies.” NRDC further says in Benefits of Breastfeeding that although infant formulas can provide some of the nourishment needed, “it cannot duplicate…