Download or read book Exploring Factors Associated with Low income Mothers Infant Feeding Choices written by Allison Churilla and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Social and Personal Factors Influencing Infant feeding Choices Among Low income Women in South Florida written by Annette Yvonne Toolsie and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Determinants of Infant Feeding Choices Among Low Income Women in the Kings County California Women Infants and Children Program written by Mary Leticia Mugambi and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Exploring the Factors that Influence Adolescent Mothers Choice of Infant Feeding Method written by Janis Kay Hatfield and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Exploring Infant Feeding Practices written by Elaine Anna Dolan and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parents' controlling feeding practices (restriction and pressure) lead to negative child outcomes, such as long-term self-regulation problems and obesity (Faith, Scanlon, Birch, Francis & Sherry, 2004). Yet, little is known about parents' practices when feeding solids to infants, a time when the feeding relationship is undergoing many changes and challenges. Research suggests that child and maternal factors are related to parents' feeding practices (e.g., Gross, Mendelsohn, Fierman & Messito, 2011). Furthermore, self-efficacy may be an important factor related to mothers' feeding behaviors. In Study 1, 24 mothers were observed feeding their 6-to 12-month-old infants ( M = 9.1 months; 42% boys). Mothers also completed a series of open-ended questions to explore behaviors that may not have occurred during mealtime observations. Findings from observed mealtimes highlighted specific feeding behaviors that mothers of infants use, including force feeding. Open-ended questions revealed additional controlling behaviors, such as limiting portion sizes. Based on these findings, new questionnaire items were created for Study 2 to measure infant feeding practices. In Study 2, 103 mothers of infants between 6 and 12 months ( M = 8.7 months; 47% boys) completed questionnaires to examine child and maternal factors associated with mother-reported controlling feeding practices, including maternal self-efficacy for feeding solids. Mothers' self-efficacy for feeding developmentally appropriate foods was negatively related to restriction for health, whereas self-efficacy for reading infant's hunger and satiation cues was positively related to mothers' use of restriction for health. Self-efficacy for feeding solids did not predict restriction for weight or pressure. Other maternal and child variables were related to these feeding practices.
Download or read book Feeding Infants in Four Societies written by Population Council and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1988-10-07 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Changes in breastfeeding practices are affecting the health and survival of millions of Third World Children and the fertlity of their mothers. Yet, there is little detailed information on current breastfeeding practices or the determinants of feeding choices. This study attempts to create a framework for understanding the practices of mothers in certain developing countries and hence, designing culturally appropriate information programs that will enable mothers to make better feeding choices. Based on research conducted by international study teams, it focuses on the factors that determine feeding practices in four Third World cities.
Download or read book Exploring Infant Feeding Variation and Decision Making written by Caitlin Elizabeth Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis explores the infant feeding decisions "white middle class" mothers are making and how they negotiate any influencing factors. New Zealand has a strong history of institutional engagement with both motherhood and infant feeding. This local history, combined with global influences, creates a unique environment for mothers today. In particular there is a strong emphasis on "breast is best" and on promoting breastfeeding through anti-formula messages and cultural expectations. This has resulted in infant feeding becoming dichotomised and breastfeeding 'failures' being attributed to a lack of knowledge, support and/or economics. Using a focus group and semi-structured interviews (a total of 29 participants), I show not only why women choose the infant feeding practice they do, but elucidate some of the key factors that impact their decision making. I also explore the role of medicalisation in infant feeding, how much of an influence cultural messages have, and also the role of support. In exploring how educated women with access to resources negotiated the web of influences, I hoped to understand the potential broader implications for women in New Zealand. The women I interviewed were breastfeeding exclusively and largely unquestioningly. They saw breastfeeding as a significant part of "good motherhood", and were committed to breastfeeding regardless of issues that arose. There was an understanding of infant feeding, and of motherhood, as work. Women did not perceive themselves as making a choice; the internalisation of the breast is best message resulted in breastfeeding being the unquestioned "right thing". Infant feeding practices were conceptualised as a single either/or choice, rather than a process requiring renegotiation. Women position themselves in the centre of an assumed environment, which is shaped by cultural and health messages. These messages were unconsciously absorbed, and women utilise self-surveillance to create their identity as "good mothers" and align with the expectations of Intensive and Neoliberal Motherhood. By elucidating the practices of the women seen as the "norm", this thesis argues for an acceptance of flexibility in infant feeding practices and recommendations. Keywords: infant feeding; motherhood; decision making, mother infant dyad, New Zealand; medicalisation; surveillance; biocommunicability.
Download or read book Examination of Feeding Decisions and Behavior of Low income Mothers of Infants 4 9 Months Old written by Kristin L. Edgar and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Complementary feeding is an important milestone in a child’s development and growth. The introduction of solid foods is recommended 6 months after birth. In the United States, 54.6% of infants are introduced to complementary foods before 6 months old. Little is known about the practices and context in which low-income parents and caregivers (LIPC) introduce solid foods to their children. Objective: Determine the contextual factors associated with feeding practices of LIPC of 4- to 9-month-old infants. Methods: LIPC residing in Franklin County, Ohio were recruited through Facebook Advertisements, Research Match, and community recruitment. Two online Zoom interviews were conducted: one consisted of a 24-hour diet recall and demographic survey, and the second consisted of a semi-structured interview. Descriptive statistics characterized the sample. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and coded manually. Content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. Results: Ten mothers completed the first interview while eight mothers completed both the first and second interviews. Participants were female (n=10) and had some college education (n=6). Most LIPC (n=6) reported being well connected with their pediatrician or other health care professionals (POHCP) who provided information on breastfeeding and the timing and introduction of solid food. Feeding decisions were also influenced by family members, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) staff, and the LIPC herself. Most LIPC initiated complementary feeding at 6 months by seeking out the recommendation of their POHCP and were aware of cues to begin feeding. Some LIPC introduced or planned to introduce vegetables (n=3) or fruit (n=3) first while others focused on the texture of the food, or on foods to prevent allergies. LIPC reported primarily feeding their children but in retrospect wished they had given the child more independence or autonomy in feeding situations. LIPC also mentioned the need to engage in responsive feeding by listening to cues and offering foods repeatedly in the feeding context. Conclusions: Future interventions for LIPC should be conducted in conjunction with the Pediatrician or other health professionals and should include family members.
Download or read book Review of WIC Food Packages written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-08-06 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) began 40 years ago as a pilot program and has since grown to serve over 8 million pregnant women, and mothers of and their infants and young children. Today the program serves more than a quarter of the pregnant women and half of the infants in the United States, at an annual cost of about $6.2 billion. Through its contribution to the nutritional needs of pregnant, breastfeeding, and post-partum women; infants; and children under 5 years of age; this federally supported nutrition assistance program is integral to meeting national nutrition policy goals for a significant portion of the U.S. population. To assure the continued success of the WIC, Congress mandated that the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reevaluate the program's food packages every 10 years. In 2014, the USDA asked the Institute of Medicine to undertake this reevaluation to ensure continued alignment with the goals of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This, the second report of this series, provides a summary of the work of phase I of the study, and serves as the analytical underpinning for phase II in which the committee will report its final conclusions and recommendations.
Download or read book The Multiple Contexts of Infant Feeding Decisions written by Helen J. Lee and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Nutrition and Oral Health written by Gerry McKenna and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-09-24 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores in depth the relationships between nutrition and oral health. Oral health is an integral part of general health across the life course, and this book examines nutritional and oral health considerations from childhood through to old age, with particular attention focused on the consequences of demographic changes. Current knowledge on the consequences of poor diet for the development and integrity of the oral cavity, tooth loss, and the progression of oral diseases is thoroughly reviewed. Likewise, the importance of maintenance of a disease-free and functional dentition for nutritional well-being at all stages of life is explained. Evidence regarding the impact of oral rehabilitation on nutritional status is evaluated, and strategies for changing dietary behaviour in order to promote oral health are described. Nutrition and Oral Health will be an ideal source of information for all who are seeking a clearly written update on the subject.
Download or read book Parenting Matters written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decades of research have demonstrated that the parent-child dyad and the environment of the familyâ€"which includes all primary caregiversâ€"are at the foundation of children's well- being and healthy development. From birth, children are learning and rely on parents and the other caregivers in their lives to protect and care for them. The impact of parents may never be greater than during the earliest years of life, when a child's brain is rapidly developing and when nearly all of her or his experiences are created and shaped by parents and the family environment. Parents help children build and refine their knowledge and skills, charting a trajectory for their health and well-being during childhood and beyond. The experience of parenting also impacts parents themselves. For instance, parenting can enrich and give focus to parents' lives; generate stress or calm; and create any number of emotions, including feelings of happiness, sadness, fulfillment, and anger. Parenting of young children today takes place in the context of significant ongoing developments. These include: a rapidly growing body of science on early childhood, increases in funding for programs and services for families, changing demographics of the U.S. population, and greater diversity of family structure. Additionally, parenting is increasingly being shaped by technology and increased access to information about parenting. Parenting Matters identifies parenting knowledge, attitudes, and practices associated with positive developmental outcomes in children ages 0-8; universal/preventive and targeted strategies used in a variety of settings that have been effective with parents of young children and that support the identified knowledge, attitudes, and practices; and barriers to and facilitators for parents' use of practices that lead to healthy child outcomes as well as their participation in effective programs and services. This report makes recommendations directed at an array of stakeholders, for promoting the wide-scale adoption of effective programs and services for parents and on areas that warrant further research to inform policy and practice. It is meant to serve as a roadmap for the future of parenting policy, research, and practice in the United States.
Download or read book Feminism Breasts and Breast Feeding written by P. Carter and published by Springer. This book was released on 1995-10-27 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book uses a feminist approach to examine the vast amount of material on breast-feeding. Baby milk manufacture is usually seen as the sole cause of the decline in breast-feeding. Using interviews with women the author looks at other dimensions: the sexualization of breasts; the conditions under which infant feeding takes place and professional interventions into mothering. Policy documents and popular breast-feeding books are shown to be preoccupied with getting women to do what they deem natural rather than with women's real needs.
Download or read book The Surgeon General s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "For nearly all infants, breastfeeding is the best source of infant nutrition and immunologic protection, and it provides remarkable health benefits to mothers as well. Babies who are breastfed are less likely to become overweight and obese. Many mothers in the United States want to breastfeed, and most try. And yet within only three months after giving birth, more than two-thirds of breastfeeding mothers have already begun using formula. By six months postpartum, more than half of mothers have given up on breastfeeding, and mothers who breastfeed one-yearolds or toddlers are a rarity in our society. October 2010 marked the 10th anniversary of the release of the HHS Blueprint for Action on Breastfeeding, in which former Surgeon General David Satcher, M.D., Ph. D., reiterated the commitment of previous Surgeons General to support breastfeeding as a public health goal. This was the first comprehensive framework for national action on breastfeeding. It was created through collaboration among representatives from medical, business, women's health, and advocacy groups as well as academic communities. The Blueprint provided specific action steps for the health care system, researchers, employers, and communities to better protect, promote, and support breastfeeding. I have issued this Call to Action because the time has come to set forth the important roles and responsibilities of clinicians, employers, communities, researchers, and government leaders and to urge us all to take on a commitment to enable mothers to meet their personal goals for breastfeeding. Mothers are acutely aware of and devoted to their responsibilities when it comes to feeding their children, but the responsibilities of others must be identified so that all mothers can obtain the information, help, and support they deserve when they breastfeed their infants. Identifying the support systems that are needed to help mothers meet their personal breastfeeding goals will allow them to stop feeling guilty and alone when problems with breastfeeding arise. All too often, mothers who wish to breastfeed encounter daunting challenges in moving through the health care system. Furthermore, there is often an incompatibility between employment and breastfeeding, but with help this is not impossible to overcome. Even so, because the barriers can seem insurmountable at times, many mothers stop breastfeeding. In addition, families are often unable to find the support they need in their communities to make breastfeeding work for them. From a societal perspective, many research questions related to breastfeeding remain unanswered, and for too long, breastfeeding has received insufficient national attention as a public health issue. This Call to Action describes in detail how different people and organizations can contribute to the health of mothers and their children. Rarely are we given the chance to make such a profound and lasting difference in the lives of so many. I am confident that this Call to Action will spark countless imaginative, effective, and mutually supportive endeavors that improve support for breastfeeding mothers and children in our nation."--Page v.
Download or read book Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture written by Victoria Hall Moran and published by Mark Allen Group. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This second edition discusses contemporary challenges and debates related to the short and longer-term effects of maternal and infant nutrition, and of the nature of the relationship between mother and infant as a consequence of nutritive and nurturing behaviour."--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation written by Leanne M. Redman and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-01-03 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pregnancy is a viewed as a window to future health. With the birth of the developmental origins of human adult disease hypothesis, research and clinical practice has turned its attention to the influence of maternal factors such as health and lifestyle surrounding pregnancy as a means to understand and prevent the inter-generational inheritance of chronic disease susceptibility. Outcomes during pregnancy have long-lasting impacts on both women on children. Moreover, nutrition early in life can influence growth and the establishment of lifelong eating habits and behaviors. This Special Issue on “Nutrition during Pregnancy and Lactation: Implications for Maternal and Infant Health” is intended to highlight new epidemiological, mechanistic and interventional studies that investigate maternal nutrition around the pregnancy period on maternal and infant outcomes. Submissions may include original research, narrative reviews, and systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
Download or read book Beyond Health Beyond Choice written by Paige Hall Smith and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current public health promotion of breastfeeding relies heavily on health messaging and individual behavior change. Women are told that “breast is best” but too little serious attention is given to addressing the many social, economic, and political factors that combine to limit women’s real choice to breastfeed beyond a few days or weeks. The result: women’s, infants’, and public health interests are undermined. Beyond Health, Beyond Choice examines how feminist perspectives can inform public health support for breastfeeding. Written by authors from diverse disciplines, perspectives, and countries, this collection of essays is arranged thematically and considers breastfeeding in relation to public health and health care; work and family; embodiment (specifically breastfeeding in public); economic and ethnic factors; guilt; violence; and commercialization. By examining women’s experiences and bringing feminist insights to bear on a public issue, the editors attempt to reframe the discussion to better inform public health approaches and political action. Doing so can help us recognize the value of breastfeeding for the public’s health and the important productive and reproductive contributions women make to the world.
