American women are breastfeeding their babies‚ according to a study released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). From 2000 to 2008‚ the percentage of new mothers who breastfed their newborns rose from 70.3 percent to 74.6 percent. Although that’s only a 4.2 increase‚ it’s still a good sign. Also encouraging is the 9.9 percent rise in the number of American women who were breastfeeding at six months and the 7.4 percent rise in the number of who were breastfeeding at 12 months. However
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The article entitled “Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk” was published on February 2nd‚ 2012 in Pediatrics: Official Journal of the Academy of Pediatrics. The article is accredited through the American Academy of Pediatrics‚ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality‚ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‚ and other prestigious organizations. This article covers the viewpoints of major healthcare organizations and advisors about the pros and cons of breastfeeding. It is clearly demonstrated
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Prior to the advent of infant formula‚ breastfeeding was the key source of nourishment for neonates and infants. Women had few other safe options but to nurse until their child no longer needed that source of nutrition. However‚ after the introduction of safe infant formula‚ there was a major culture change‚ allowing mothers a new freedom from breastfeeding and the opportunity to share the burden of caring for and feeding an infant (Stevens 2009reference to attached article)
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Preparation Outline Lindsay Hamann Topic: Breastfeeding Specific Goal: I want the audience to understand how beneficial it can be for both the baby and the mother to breast feed‚ even if only for a little bit of time. Thesis: Breast milk is best for your baby. The benefits of breastfeeding extend way beyond basic nutrition. In addition to containing all of the vitamins and nutrients your baby needs in the first six months of life‚ breast milk is packed with disease-fighting substances that
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Breastfeeding Part 1 INTRODUCTION Breastfeeding has been around since ancient days and is still being practiced worldwide. It is important for babies to be breastfed as well as mothers to engage in the practice‚ as there are great benefits that can be derived from it. Young infants require special nutrition‚ and according to numerous practitioners‚ the process of breastfeeding is the best means of ensuring that babies receive
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Abstract Britain has the iowest breastfeeding rate of ali countries in Europe; it is no longer the cuiturai norm in our society. Breastfeeding rates are affected by public attitude. This state of affairs is partiy because of society’s views on breastfeeding mothers‚ even though breastfeeding is known to be the optimum method of infant feeding for the baby famiiy and society. Common themes in the literature and websites are the economic advantages of breastfeeding‚ the public health benefits and 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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References: DiSanto‚ J.‚ & DiSanto‚ K.Y (2012). Breastfeeding Vs. Bottlefeeding. Retrieved from http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/feeding/breast_bottle_feeding.html Goodman‚ B (2011). Bottle Feeding at Age 2 Raises Obesity Risk. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20110505/bottle-feeding-at-age-2-raises-obesity-risk
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In order to sustain this rapid growth period as well as the growth spurts that follow‚ proper nutrition is essential. Through the mid 20th century‚ as bottle feeding became more and more popular‚ the decline in breastfeeding was dramatic. A mere 25 percent of mothers were breastfeeding their newborns (Papalia‚ Olds & Feldman‚ 2008). Unfortunately‚ little was understood in regards to the ramifications
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The general topic of discussion for breastfeeding in public is that the public feels it is offensive and should not be allowed. Most scholars tend to discuss the importance of babies being breastfed and how breastfeeding in public is an important part of mothers successfully breastfeeding. They discuss those who are offended by breastfeeding in public‚ why the public is so offended by the mother’s actions‚ and what mothers can do to make breastfeeding in public less offensive to the public and
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