The public Health topic I chose is on breastfeeding. It seems that more mothers are breastfeeding their infants and steering clear of formula. Research shows that breastfeeding has many benefits. The child is receiving all the important nutrients and vitamins from the mother. They also receive the antibodies to help fight off infections and illnesses. It's proven that children who are breasfed are healthier and spend less time at doctors offices. The contact that comes between mother and child helps build a secure attachment. It also helps the mother lose weight after childbirth and helps the uterus to get back to normal size. I don't have children, but if I did, after researching I am confident that I would breastfeed because of the benefits.
As I was reseaarching, I discovered an article about breastfeeding and mothers of Yemen. It appears that this phenomenon is not very popular in Yemen. Doctors recommend that for at least the first 6 months of life, infants should be exclusively breastfed. This mean they only consume human milk, no water or juice is allowed. In Yemen, the mothers feel that this is not sufficient for a baby. They will breastfeed for short periods of time but not the entire 6 mos. yemen, is a country that has a very high malnutrition rate. The mortality rates of infants due to malnutrition has not changed for several years.
After doing the research, I understand now why my student who is of Yemen decent was so sickly. Even though mom was American, dad was Yemen and did not believe in breastfeeding and had very strict dietary requirements. I think this information will help me in the future if someone wants my opinion about formula or breastfeeding I can give accurate data and help them be informed.
To read more about The Yemen's lack of breastfeeding , go to the following website:
www.yobserver.com/sports-health-and-lifestyle/10012767.html
That was good information to know how in Yemen that breastfeeding your child helps with phenomenon out breaks and it was superising that infants didn't drink water or juice that is something I learned but will remeber thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteChildren who are breastfeed are healthier than children who are not breastfeed. Had I known breastfeeding was much healthier for the children than the formula, I would have breastfeed my children.
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