Download or read book Factors Influencing Maternal Decision Making on Infant Feeding Practices written by Whitney Hamilton and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The decision to formula feed or breastfeed a child typically begins with an established prenatal intention. This chapter will examine the multiple dimensions influencing maternal decision-making in regards to the feeding practices of infants including 1) individual maternal characteristics, 2) organizational factors, 3) hospital/provider recommendations, and 4) systematic/policy factors. The chapter will also examine the impact of infant feeding practices on early infant and childhood health outcomes. Research has demonstrated the benefits of breastfeeding on infants and early childhood which includes but is not limited to protection against common illnesses and infections, improved IQ,Äâ, and even increased school attendance. Moreover, the World Health Assembly global nutrition objectives focus on encouraging breastfeeding support across all sectors in addition to implementing tailored community-based approaches, limiting the excessive marketing of infant formula, and enforcing supportive breastfeeding legislation. The aim of this chapter is to provide an overview of the dynamic interplay between individual, interpersonal, community, and societal factors, such as policies that impact breastfeeding rates and more specifically the health of¬†infants.
Download or read book Infant Feeding written by Isam Jaber Al-Zwaini and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-10-28 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feeding during the first two years of life is very important for the nutrition and growth of an infant. It has a great effect on early morbidity and mortality and long-term effects on health. Breastfeeding has many benefits for both the infant and mother, whereas formula feeding, although associated with disadvantages and problems, can be life-saving for infants who need it. This book examines many aspects of infant feeding and nutrition with chapters covering such topics as the impact of the first 1000 days of nutrition on child health and development, breastfeeding, factors behind the decision to breastfeed or formula feed, and the relationship between breastfeeding and gut microbiota, among others.
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 Human Lactation 2 written by M. Hamosh and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-12-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Workshop on human lactation dedicated specifically to the topic of Maternal and Environmental Effects on Lactation repre sents the recent progress of research in human lactation. Only four years ago it was clear that we do not yet have sensitive research techniques specifically adapted to the study of human milk. This need was addressed by an NIH convened workshop in 1982, the concensus being that appropriate methods have to be developed for the study of the composition of human milk. The progress in the development of these techniques was the subject of the second workshop on human lactation, dedicated specifically to "Milk Components and Methodologies. " The workshop was held in Colorado in 1984 and resulted in the publication of the first volume in the series of "Human Lactation. " At the Colorado meeting it was readily apparent that considerable progress has been made in the development of sensitive techniques able to quantitate the bioactive components of human milk (enzymes, growth factors, immuno-protective agents) as well as the macro, micro and trace elements. At the Colorado workshop it became clear that these workshops greatly benefit the research of human lactation by enhancing communication and collaboration among the investigators in the field. As a result it was decided to have a future workshop about a year later on the topic of "Maternal-Environmental Effects on Human Lacta tion", and I was charged with chairing it.
Download or read book Influences on the mother s decision to breastfeed her infant written by Melissa Rae Kennedy and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Infant Feeding Practices written by Pranee Liamputtong and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-12 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s natural... It’s unsightly... It’s normal... It’s dangerous. To breastfeed or not? For millions of women around the world, this personal decision is influenced by numerous social, cultural, and health factors. Infant Feeding Practices is the first book to delve into these factors from a global perspective, revealing striking similarities and differences from country to country. Dispatches from Asia, Australia, Africa, the U.K., and the U.S. explore as wide a gamut of salient issues affecting feeding practices as traditional beliefs about colostrums, “breast is best” campaigns, partner attitudes, workplace culture, direct government intervention, and the pressure to be a “good mother.” Throughout these informative pages, women are seen balancing innovation and tradition to nurture healthy, thriving babies. A sampling of topics covered: • Policy versus practice in infant feeding. • Infant feeding in the age of AIDS. • Managing the lactating body: the view from the U.S. • Motherhood, work, and feeding. • The effects of migration on infant feeding. • From breastfeeding tradition to optimal breastfeeding practice. Infant Feeding Practices is a first-of-its-kind resource for researchers and practioners in maternal and child health, public health, global health, and cultural anthropology seeking empirical findings and culturally diverse information on this sensitive issue.
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 Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2003 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHO and UNICEF jointly developed this global strategy to focus world attention on the impact that feeding practices have on the nutritional status, growth and development, health, and thus the very survival of infants and young children. The strategy is the result of a comprehensive two-year participatory process. It is based on the evidence of nutrition's significance in the early months and years of life, and of the crucial role that appropriate feeding practices play in achieving optimal health outcomes. The strategy is intended as a guide for action; it identifies interventions with a proven positive impact; it emphasizes providing mothers and families the support they need to carry out their crucial roles, and it explicitly defines the obligations and responsibilities in this regards of governments, international organizations, and other concerned parties.
Download or read book Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice written by Rebecca Mannel and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2008 with total page 793 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice, Second Edition allows aspiring and established lactation consultants to assess their knowledge, experience, and expertise in developing an effective study plan for certification. The Second Edition of this text, contributed to by Rebecca Mannel, Patricia J. Martins, and Marsha Walker, has been updated and is the perfect resource to study for the certification exam. This updated resource takes you through the areas that appear in the lactation consultant certification exam administered by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (ILCA). The comprehensive coverage will allow you to develop an effective plan to optimize your study time. The curriculum also serves as a convenient, evidence-based source for daily reference. Specifically the Second Edition: * Follows the IBLCE exam blueprint, reviewing all topics and areas covered on the lactation consultant certification exam. * Provides a "road map" that allows you to pinpoint areas of particular interest or identified need. * Presents a useful reference for staff development, new staff orientation, and curriculum development. * Presents extensive references to direct you to further study. * Provides extensive references to direct you to further study. * Presents the core knowledge needed to practice as an IBCLC.
Download or read book Infant Feeding written by Bonnie Mary Daligga and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Infant Feeding Decision A Survey of Limited Resource Women in North Carolina written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to identify factors affecting the infant feeding decisions of limited-resource women in North Carolina. Additionally, the study examined the relationships between these demographic and familial factors and maternal perceived barriers on the infant feeding decision. Three research questions guided the study: 1) Do the influences on the infant feeding decision differ according to these demographic factors? (race/ethnicity, place of residence, level of education, age marital status); 2) Do the following familial factors influence the infant feeding decision and, if so, to what extent? (infant feeding method by which the respondent herself was fed, respondent's previous infant feeding experiences, infant feeding methods of family members and friends, presence of the respondent's romantic partner, and the composition of the household); and 3) Do the following perceived barriers influence the infant feeding decision and, if so, to what extent? (attitudes of prenatal healthcare providers, attitudes of postpartum healthcare providers, plans for returning to work or school, maternal beliefs/perceptions about infant feeding methods, and attitudes of family members/friends toward infant feeding methods). Among the respondents, the majority of the breastfeeding mothers were white, married, over 20 years of age, and held at least a high school diploma or GED. Data analysis revealed that a majority of respondents either "always knew" how they would feed their babies, or they made their infant feeding decisions during pregnancy; a small percentage made their infant feeding decisions while hospitalized. A significant relationship was observed between ethnicity and the infant feeding method choice, with Caucasians being more likely than other groups to breastfeed exclusively. Respondents who reported having "some college" or a "college degree" were significantly more likely to exclusively breastfeed than were respondents who reported having "some high s.
Download or read book Inventing Baby Food written by Amy Bentley and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2014-09-19 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food consumption is a significant and complex social activity—and what a society chooses to feed its children reveals much about its tastes and ideas regarding health. In this groundbreaking historical work, Amy Bentley explores how the invention of commercial baby food shaped American notions of infancy and influenced the evolution of parental and pediatric care. Until the late nineteenth century, infants were almost exclusively fed breast milk. But over the course of a few short decades, Americans began feeding their babies formula and solid foods, frequently as early as a few weeks after birth. By the 1950s, commercial baby food had become emblematic of all things modern in postwar America. Little jars of baby food were thought to resolve a multitude of problems in the domestic sphere: they reduced parental anxieties about nutrition and health; they made caretakers feel empowered; and they offered women entering the workforce an irresistible convenience. But these baby food products laden with sugar, salt, and starch also became a gateway to the industrialized diet that blossomed during this period. Today, baby food continues to be shaped by medical, commercial, and parenting trends. Baby food producers now contend with health and nutrition problems as well as the rise of alternative food movements. All of this matters because, as the author suggests, it’s during infancy that American palates become acclimated to tastes and textures, including those of highly processed, minimally nutritious, and calorie-dense industrial food products.
Download or read book Factors which Influence a Mother s Choice of Infant Feeding Methods written by Maryrose E. Zumsteg and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 Factors which Influence the Infant Feeding Decision for the Pregnant Adolescent written by Wynne I. Hodges and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Infant Feeding Preferences of Significant Family Members and Mother s Intention to Breastfeed written by Rebecca Elizabeth Mueffelmann and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breastfeeding is demonstrably beneficial to both infants and mothers, yet breastfeeding rates in the United States remain lower than national goals. Many factors influence mothers' choices regarding infant feeding behavior, notably the opinions of significant family members, such as the baby's father and maternal grandmother. This study analyzed data from the Infant Feeding Practices Survey II (2005-2007) to examine the relationship between the infant feeding preferences of these significant family members and a mother's intention to exclusively breastfeed during the first few weeks of her baby's life. After adjustment for relevant covariates, it was found that a preference for exclusive breastfeeding expressed by the baby's father or maternal grandmother significantly increased the odds that a pregnant woman intended to exclusively breastfeed (Fathers: OR 66.24, 95% CI 29.96, 146.41; grandmothers: OR 13.76, 95% CI 8.92, 21.24). These results have important implications for breastfeeding interventions, indicating that significant family members should be targeted along with pregnant mothers.
Download or read book Factors Influencing the Initiation of Breast Feeding written by Margaret Jane Rewoldt and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The results of research, initiated to determine what factors influence breastfeeding practices, are presented. Factors studied include: infant's familial history of food allergies; maternal responsibilities outside the home; cost of infant feeding; attendance at prenatal classes; knowledge about the nutritional superiority of breast milk; and maternal belief toward food restriction. The sample consisted of 106 caucasian postpartum women from an urban area in the midwestern US. A review of related literature is included. Conclusions state that an increase in breastfeeding may be achieved by providing comprehensive prenatal education about breastfeeding and bottle feeding. (rkm).
