Breastfeeding
In the Berger text it states that “beast fed babies are less likely to become sick, because breast milk provides them with antibodies against any disease to which the mother is immune. It also decreases the risk of many diseases that appear in childhood and adulthood, among them asthma, obesity, and heart disease (Oddy, 2004)” (Berger, 2009, p. 154). “Some researchers say that bottle feeding may be best in cases where the mother may be an HIV-positive or uses toxic or addictive drugs. Even with HIV-positive mother’s some still say that breast milk is best” (Berger, 2009, p. 155).
An article from the Times of India it stated “"Proper breastfeeding right from the birth of a baby up to six months can provide appropriate amounts of protein, sugar, fats and water along with important protective substances like IgA (immunoglobulin A ) and protective cells. Both are essential for a strong defence mechanism. Breastfeeding minimises the chances of development of allergy so common these days resulting in recurrent cold and even asthma," (Isalkar, 2010).
In researching breastfeeding there appears to be an agreement that it is better for young children to build up immunes systems against disease. In further research even if mothers have a disease it is also stated that breastfeeding is still better for the young child.
I will use this information to in my future working by encouraging our young parents, which is the majority of my clientele, to breastfeed there children. Breastfeeding not only will aid in the health of the child, but would also be more cost effective for single parents with multiple children. This would definitely be helpful to my future work.
I will use this information to in my future working by encouraging our young parents, which is the majority of my clientele, to breastfeed there children. Breastfeeding not only will aid in the health of the child, but would also be more cost effective for single parents with multiple children. This would definitely be helpful to my future work.
My conclusion is that the formula that is man-made will never produce exactly what the human body is made to do.
References
Berger, K. S. (2009). The developing person through childhood (5th ed.). New York, NY: Worth Publishers
Isalkar, U. (2010). Breastfeeding, proper nutrition can keep condition at bay [Pune]. The Times of India. Retrieved November 14, 2010 from http://proquest.umi.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/pqdweb?index=9&did=2187078791&SrchMode=2&sid=1&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1289765313&clientId=70192
Carmen,
ReplyDeleteThis was a wonderful summary of breastfeeding. I often knew that breastfeading indeed had many bebefits especially building the child immune system (not to mention mother burning calories). This was simply wonderful.
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Hi Carmen,
ReplyDeleteI am a strong advocate for the importance of breastfeeding, thanks for sharing all of the research that you found! I think that it also helps with the bonding process between baby and mother...my son is now 14 months old and I am (sadly) starting to wean him, I feel like I have such a strong bond with him partly because of breastfeeding. Again, thanks for sharing your information!
Carmen,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your post! I have 3 kids and decide against breast feeding them. My best friend breast fed her daughter for the first 6 months of her life and this is by far the healthiest teenager I know! I believe that there are many benefits to breast feeding that are beyond health but the emotional relationship is always a great feature. Great job on the blog and thanks for sharing!