Breastfeeding is a technique that is used for mothers to supply their babies with milk from their breasts. This is a technique that was used for centuries and is highly favorable. Unfortunately, it might be difficult for some mothers to get the hang of the technique right away, and they might stop trying and simply give their infant formula, like the my patient did with her first baby. As the nurse, I would like educate my patient with as much information about breastfeeding. I would inform my patient about the benefits breastfeeding can provide both mother and baby. I would teach the patient the proper technique on how to hold the baby to ensure that the baby is receiving adequate amounts of milk. I would also teach the patient to be alert …show more content…
The patient is an American born, 30 y.o. that speaks and understands English on a college level. Since this was her second baby, she already had some understanding about breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is beneficial for both mother and infant. I would explain that the infant would receive vitamins and nutrients and immunoglobulin. Breast-milk is easier on the infant’s stomach, making digestion easier. With the ingestion of breast-milk, infants are less likely to become obese in the future. I would inform the mother that breastfeeding would assist in body recovery from pregnancy and labor. Breastfeeding would help the uterus shrink back to pre-pregnancy size and stop the bleeding faster. I would also explain to the mother that breastfeeding could reduce her chances of developing breast cancer, ovarian cancer and diabetes. Additionally, I would add that breast-milk is relatively …show more content…
The mother would also notice if the baby is gaining 4-7 ounces per week and about 1 pound/month for the first 4 months. A more immediate way of knowing whether the baby is getting an adequate amount of formula is during breastfeeding. The mother would be able to notice the pink of the baby’s lips; most of her areola should be in the baby’s mouth. She should hear her baby swallowing and his ears could be wiggling. She should not see any milk dripping down the side of her breasts, and she shouldn’t see “dimpling” of the baby’s cheeks. That could indicate poor sucking
The boy is suffering from Marasmus which is a chronic malnutrition caused by the deficiency in both the energy and the proteins. Diluting the formula causes the dilution of the nutrients it contains as well. So feeding your baby a diluted formula would cause him to not get enough protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals, which are essential for the normal growth and development for the baby. Since the boy not consuming any solid foods or breast milk
know how essential this is to a new born baby and the difference it makes to breastfeed. The
When the child was first born (his name is Lionel), one of the first major decisions we made was determining what type of food we should give to him. I never leaned toward either one of the options more than the other, so I decided to feed him by giving him both breast milk and formula. This was a good decision in my opinion, because he got the nutrients and antibodies from the breast milk, as well as the ability to eat
Breastfeeding is when a woman feeds her child from her breast. Breastfeeding has been around since before the 15th century. In addition to strengthening the bond between a mother and her baby, breastfeeding offers a number of benefits for both a mother and her child. Babies who are breastfed have lower risk of meningitis, various cancers, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, bacterial and viral infections, childhood leukemia, allergies and obesity. Mothers have a reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancer, as well as osteoporosis. All mothers no matter where they are weather it be the mall, park, restaurant, or just out running errands need to have their right to breastfeed protected.
The rapid physical growth of an infant which we talked about earlier is fueled by the nutrients that the infant receives. Without the proper nutrition,infants cannot reach their physical, and cognitive potential. It is important to breast feed your baby until they turn one, but if that’s not an option bottle feeding is widely accepted as
Lactation consultants are a vital part of the healthcare system. Together with the rest of the healthcare team they make sure that mother and baby's care as a breastfeeding pair is complete. The International Board Certified Lactation Consultant represents the "gold standard" in lactation consultant credentialing. Lactation consultants who carry the credentials IBCLC behind their names are specially trained and qualified to assist with every aspect of breastfeeding. I chose the topic of lactation consulting because I feel strongly about being a breastfeeding advocate. I believe that those in the healthcare field, especially the people involved in woman’s health and pediatrics should be knowledgeable in this area. After all it has been found that breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for infants.
By remaining exclusive to human milk, the premature infant has an increase in benefits and outcomes. This change in recommendation is due to the benefits of human milk which include “decreased rates of late-onset of sepsis, necrotizing enterocolitis, retinopathy, sudden infant death syndrome, fewer re-hospitalizations in the first year of life, and improved neurodevelopmental outcomes.” (Underwood, M. A.). Due to an underdeveloped gastrointestinal tract, it is shown that preterm infants require smaller amounts of human milk than a full-term baby. It is crucial to teach mothers of preterm infants, that the colostrum or milk they produce is sufficient. If the mother does not produce enough milk, she should be directed to a donor human milk bank or talk to a lactation consultant. Nevertheless, it is crucial nurses emphasize the importance of reducing formula feeding and implement exclusive
According to the American Dietetic Association, “exclusive breastfeeding provides optimal nutrition and health protection for the first 6 months of life and breastfeeding with complementary foods from 6 months until at least 12 months of age is the ideal feeding pattern for infants.”1 Breastfeeding has many benefits to mother and baby.1 Infant and children mobility and mortality are greatly improved due to the promotion of breastfeeding as an important health strategy.1 The promotion of breastfeeding as a health strategy also works to improve maternal mortalities and reduce overall healthcare costs.1 Breastfeeding for the duration of the first year significantly improves an infant’s overall health and chances of survival.1 Benefits of breastfeeding span from improving family dynamic and maternal health to reducing health care costs and decreasing the impact on the environment.1 Breast milk is unique in that is perfectly tailored to meet and infants need and provide optimal nutrition.1 As experts within the field of nutrition Registered Dietitians should promote and support breastfeeding for its benefits to both mother and baby.1
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Women do not breastfeed long enough. Although healthcare workers try to promote the breast method, many women do not continue with it. Breastfeeding does come with challenges; however, the phrase “breast is best” is the role of the nurse in conjunction with education. A mother a...
Congratulations! Now that you have passed the stage of pregnancy, you now face the big question on whether to breast feed or bottle feed your child. According to The World Health Organization it’s highly recommended that mothers breastfeed their child until the age of two. (Berk 100) Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong in bottle feeding your child with formula milk. There are cases in which mothers aren’t always able to breast feed their children right after birth, for example, they might have medical issues that may prevent them from breast feeding. Or in some cases early childbirth.
With the arrival of a newborn, parents are immediately faced with myriad of decisions. Should they use cloth or store-bought diapers, co-sleeping or a crib, and what parent gets what shift during the night are just a few. However, one of the most important and more personal choices is between a formula based diet or breastfeeding for their baby to receive his or her required nourishment. It has been proven time and time again that the benefits of breast milk over formula are numerous: they include health, emotional, mental, and financial benefits with the convenience of non-preparation. Breastfeeding is not only the most natural way to provide nutrition for a baby it’s also the most complete way. These benefits do not only benefit the baby, but they benefit the mother as well.
Breastfeeding provides a wide array of health benefits for both baby and mother, while simultaneously enhancing the bond between mom and her baby. Mothers who breastfeed have a lower risk of ovarian and pre-menopausal breast cancer. Their babies see a boost in cognitive development, as well as lowering their chances of being obese as adults, unlike formula fed babies. Consequently, a lower risk of obesity correlates to a lower incident of a wide array of comorbidities such as
Mother is considering breast feeding as an option, but is unsure of methods and benefits in comparison to bottle feeding. Is unsure about herself and whether or not she will be able to perform necessary tasks required to breast feed successfully.
After seeing this mother, doing the research and seeing how valuable breastfeeding teaching really is, I realized that my preconception related to breastfeeding was way off and my respect for mothers who try to breastfeed and continue to try throughout difficulties without giving up has increased substantially. It is so important to encourage a mother and help her out through the difficulties and challenges she faces through breastfeeding. It may help the mother to know that she is not alone and breastfeeding difficulties are quite common in the beginning but it gets easier with time. I feel that I have learned a lot about breastfeeding difficulties and techniques after being able to go in with a lactation consultant and doing this reflection. I have found that there are many valuable resources for the breastfeeding mother. At the time of this situation, I did not know there was a breastfeeding clinic and a number that you could call if you had any questions, which would really benefit my patient or any patient with breastfeeding questions. It is quite unfortunate that a lactation consultant was not working on Saturday because this mom could have really benefit from one. However, there is healthy and home, a community health division, with workers who are able to help with breastfeeding, including lactation consultants and are able to