Breastfeeding is apart of the Sensory System." Breast milk is a mild sedative, so the newborn feels happier at mother's breast, connecting that pleasure with taste, tough, smell and sight (Berger, 2012). Breast Milk is a great source of nutrition. It is full of Iron,vitamins and newly discovered nutrients for the brain and body. Babies who are breastfed rarely get sick because the milk form the mother provides antibodies against any disease that the mother is immune to; it also decreases the risk of asthma and allergies(Berger, 2012). Facts show that breastfeeding reduces infant disease and death. About 75% of infants are breastfed in the United States at birth. 45% at 6 months and 22% at a year(Berger, 2012). There are other befits of breastfeeding in relation to the mother and the family. Breastfeeding allows for mothers to bond easier with them, reduces the risk of breast cancer and osteoporosis, stimulation, Easier travel, not having to pay for formula and its a natural contraception. Breastfeeding for the families increases the survival of other children, Increased family income and less stress on the father(Berger, 2012). Breast feeding is a wonderful thing, but we must make sure that we add in supplements to make sure that the child is receiving all of the nutrients that are needed such as Vitamin D(Berger, 2012). Breastfeeding is a universal concept that is used all over the world.
Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2704987103196594855#editor/target=post;postID=379304753294864340 In India
India is a country where breastfeeding is not as popular as in other countries. Because the level of breast feeding is so low there are organizations such as International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) that promote the importance of breastfeeding in India. This country is ranked 25th among the 33 countries from Asia, Latin America and Africa (Pokharel, 2010). It is said that only eight million of the 26 million babies born in India every year are breastfed within an hour of birth. UNICEF(United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) estimates that only about 46 per cent of infants in India are exclusively breastfed(Walker, 2010). Breast-feeding by Indian women is practiced and encouraged. It is usually continued anywhere from six months to three years.If an Indian woman is having difficulty breast feeding her infant, she may choose to use a traditional feeding cup called a paladai to assist her(Baylor University). In the country of India it is not an issue about feeding in the public. India is a developing country that is continuing to learn more about the importance of breastfeeding.
This Video gives an overview of the importance of breastfeeding in the country of India. It gives facts and tells the difference between cows milk and milk from the woman.
My Reflection
After reading the information about breastfeeding in India. I think ti would be great to find away to help promote this issue more in that country. Nonetheless the information I have learned has inspired me even more to breastfeed in the future. I think this information will be a great addition to my work on a cultural aspect.
Refences:
Pokharel,
K. (2010, December 23). [Web log message]. Retrieved from
http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2010/12/23/india-fares-poorly-on-breastfeeding-index/
Berger, K. (2012). The developing person through childhood. (6th ed., p. 212). New York, NY: Worth Publishers.
Walker, A. (2010, June 24). In tea country, indian mothers learn the importance of breastfeeding. Retrieved from http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/india_54058.html
Baylor University. (n.d.). India. Retrieved from https://bearspace.baylor.edu/Charles_Kemp/www/indian_health.htm
4 comments:
Chawanda, breastfeeding is very important. I think more mothers should do it. It is nutritional and straight from the mother. It helps with secure attachment and bonding. It is natural and people should not shone it when they see mothers outs in public. I think it is beautiful. Mother/child time. It is great that you are considering it. I commend you. When I had my children, I tried it. It was painful, being my nipples were the sorest part of my body. I did it for a while, then I stopped. However, I did try it and enjoyed the time I did.
Babies tend to be more healthy and it is a lot cheaper. Milk is expensive these days! LOL!
Chawanda....I'm curious to know if there is any certain reason why it's not popular in India? Like is it frown upon for a certain reason? I would want to breastfeed when I do have kids too. The cost of formula is outrageous!
Chawanda,
I did breast feed my son, and I would recommend it! He was never sick except for one ear infection while he was breast fed! We have an unbreakable bond even now that he is on whole milk too! I will be honest - my son ate every two hours - so I fed every time he was hungry... it was exhausting! and sometimes painful (but not like child birth lol) as you can get sore, but my lactation consultant helped me try different techniques to correct the pain and pumping helped as well. I will breastfeed my next child as long as he or she will latch on because I feel that it is the best they can get - and formula is outrageous!! Good luck when you get to this time in your life - and don't be afraid to ask for help - the lactation people were my best friends for a few weeks lol!
Breastfeeding is a great source of nutrition for children when they are small. I didn't realize that women could still produce milk by the time their child turned three years of age, interesting. I didn't have the pleasure of breatfeeding but both of my neices where premature at birth and my sister in-law tried breatfeeding but ended up having to pump. They have grown to be beautiful healthy children and I believe it had a lot to do with them being breast feed.
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