Healthy People 2030

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Healthy People 2030 focuses on the health and well-being of all people. "attain healthy, thriving lives and well-being free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death" (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion [ODPHP], 2021.) "Create social, physical, and economic environments that promote attaining the full potential for health and well-being for all" (ODPHP, 2021.). Breastfeeding is linked to reducing illnesses in children as well as mothers (ODPHP, 2021). Breastfeeding is significant to health by reducing illnesses for mothers and children before they even begin (ODPHP, 2021). Breastfeeding is critical in the first several months of life. This is directly linked to nursing practice, since healthy infants are …show more content…

Breastfeeding has antibodies that will help babies develop a stronger immune system and protect them from illnesses. Breastfeeding also plays a role in the mother's health by having the potential to reduce the risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes as well as high blood pressure. ([ODPHP], 2021.). Breastfeeding can be more convenient for both mother and baby since the mother can breastfeed anywhere and it's a faster food source for the baby than having to make a bottle and get it to the right temperature for the baby. (ODPHP], …show more content…

CDC. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013). The licensed practical nurse can refer the mother to see a trained breastfeeding counselor and/or use support materials, such as "the WHO and UNICEF training materials". Mothers also need support and reassurance as they learn this skill, the Licensed Practical nurse can also provide information and demonstrate breastfeeding techniques, and provide encouragement and support (World Health Organization, 2013). Impact on Health Outcomes 6 Addressing breastfeeding and how it can be beneficial can lead to a decrease in health-associated illnesses for both child and mother. Short term it can reduce the risk of SIDS and long term it can lower the chances of ear infections (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion [ODPHP], 2021).

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