This essay explains‚ reflects and analyses a critical incident which occurred on a postnatal ward during my first clinical placement as a student midwife. The incident relates to breastfeeding practices on the ward and is classed as critical because it triggered an instinctual response in me which made me feel it was not right or helpful. My response and feelings at the time were not grounded in theoretical knowledge but rather an instinctual feeling. As a result of this instinctual feeling
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The main benefits of breastfeeding include higher weights after birth‚ less respiration and gastrointestinal health problems as well as readmission to the hospital among infants‚ and decreased risk of becoming overweight in young childhood. In regards to the clinical problem presented by the PICO statement‚ this information shows that the positive effects of breastfeeding surpass those of using formula in infancy. The information provided by these
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Despite the benefits of breastfeeding‚ many women are shamed or have been shamed for breastfeeding in public. They are told to cover up‚ do it in the restroom‚ and to leave the area. Because of this criticism‚ many women do not feel safe or supported‚ so they do not breastfeed. They might attempt to breastfeed‚ but will stop because they feel ashamed (Dillard 73). It is silly to ask a woman to leave for simply nursing her infant. After all‚ I would be much more comfortable eating while a mother nurses
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There are several advantages to breastfeeding your child. One of the most important advantages‚ in my opinion‚ is the close bond between you and your baby. It allows you to take time out of your busy schedule that we all seem to have these days and be present in the moment with the baby as we cuddle‚ make eye contact and feed them. Having this time with the baby and the skin to skin contact is benefits both baby and mother. In the first few days after pregnancy mothers will have colostrum in their
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Benefits of Breastfeeding Mother’s milk is the best food possible for the newborn baby. Breast milk works as an all in one nutritional supplement. Breast milk works as a thirst quencher‚ medication‚ food supplement and for the mother it works as a weight loss program with no equal. Although‚ there are formulas that can be used for replacing breast milk‚ they do not have the same supplements as the natural milk from the mother. The American Academy of Pediatrics " recommends that babies be
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BREASTFEEDING PROMOTION INTRODUCTION: This essay is focused on breastfeeding as a key public health issue in health promotion in midwifery practice. After presenting a case study involving a client who has a potential breastfeeding issue‚ the aim will is to achieve a positive outcome using health promotion models. Relevant theories and literature are then explored and the implications for midwifery practice and care planning critically evaluated. The protection‚ promotion and support of breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding Module – HUG 2121 This essay will explore various factors within breastfeeding‚ it will focus on the long and short term health benefits of breastfeeding‚ for both the mother and baby it will also discuss the reasons why women chose not to breastfeed‚ especially within the western society. Contributory factors such as social‚ psychological‚ cultural and political all contribute to the reasons women chose to breastfeed or not. WHO (2011)‚ suggests that breast milk provides the
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think about breastfeeding their infants instead of using formula. Breastfeeding has been around longer than formula‚ however with changes in economy and lifestyles it took a backseat for a period of time. Mothers have a choice to breastfeed or bottle feed. Does breastfeeding education given by the nurse during prenatal visits impact a mother’s
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The Benefits of Breastfeeding The Benefits of Breastfeeding At birth‚ 74% to 81.9% of babies are breastfed. Those numbers decrease dramatically within the first six months of life. It is estimated that only 43.5% to 60.6% of infants are breastfed by the time they reach six months of age (Ricci‚ Kyle & Carman‚ 2013). There are some circumstances when breastfeeding an infant is contraindicated‚ such as in the presence of maternal HIV or active tuberculosis. Breastfeeding should also be avoided if
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Why is Breastfeeding Important for your Baby? Breast milk is best for your baby‚ and the benefits of breastfeeding extend even beyond basic nutrition. Breast milk not only contains all the basic nutrients that your baby will need in the initial months but also it is packed with disease-fighting substances that protect your baby from illness. And this is the reason why Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. Although any amount of breast feeding is good but at-least
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