Breastfeeding: Back to Our Origins

Instructor: J. Kaucher

Power point present by :SuFen Ho

CMP 130

March-29-2009

Introduction

no baby formula as a substitute for breast milk

baby receives all the nutrients it needs from a natural source

benefits the mother as it is the natural method and with it comes the advantages nature has granted

recommended by the surgeon general

Introduction

cost-effective for the family as well “If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it Not only is breastfeeding a cost efficient

method to the new parents, but the ancient method of breastfeeding decreases the risk of many diseases in the mother, and provides the exact nutrients needed for the growth of a normal baby.

Breastfeeding is Cost Efficient

Parents burdened by and chasing the bills for the infant’s diapers, clothes, and last but not least, the baby’s formula

the infant will be able to satisfy his or her hunger from its mother’s breast milk at no cost

Breastfeeding is Cost Efficient

Compared to the high cost of baby formula, which costs around twenty-seven dollars for only 25 ounces of Enfamil baby formula, breastfeeding offers a free solution to the parents.

Breastfeeding is Cost Efficient

According to www.kellymom.com, expert Karen M. Zeretzke, M.E.d and I.B.C.L.C, the “Total cost of not breastfeeding [in 1997 was]: $1.186 to $1.301 Billion.

Breastfeeding is Cost Efficient

According to a study conducted by the Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Group, "Infants who were breastfed for a minimum of 6 months experienced $1,435.00 less health care claims than formula fed infants."

Breastfeeding Benefits Mothers

the ancient civilizations have been relying on the ability of breast milk to nurture their child

save the mother time and money from buying and mixing baby formula

Breastfeeding Benefits Mothers

“It also helps the uterus to get back to its original size more quickly and lessens any bleeding a woman may have after giving birth” according to the government-sponsored website www.4woman.gov.

helps the mother recuperate faster after giving birth

Breastfeeding Benefits Mothers

Breastfeeding is also the first bonds the child has with its mother after childbirth

benefits as both physical and emotional aspects of the child and mother

The American Surgeon General urges mothers to breastfeed as it “may lower the risk of breast and ovarian cancers.”

Breastfeeding Benefits Mothers

Some notable women in the media who have unashamedly taken on the benefits of breast feeding include the recent mothers Angelina Jolie, Katie Holmes, and Jennifer Garner

Breastfeeding Benefits Mothers

In the words of the online Breastfeeding Blog, “So, the question is:  Does it matter?  Does hearing about famous women breastfeeding make it easier for regular folks like us, or are they too far out of the mainstream to make a difference?”

Breastfeeding Benefits Child

If, from infancy, the child was given the right nutrition and care, the child will be able to grow up healthier compared to the child who was given no care.

Breastfeeding Benefits Child

When an infant is breastfed, it is given vitamins, minerals, fats, sugars, water and proteins necessary to thrive in a healthy life; babies who are cared for in such a manner are not as susceptible to disease and illness as those fed with formula.

Breastfeeding Benefits Child

the mother is able to support and supply the nutrients the baby was accustomed to for the nine months prior to birth

The breast milk coming from the child’s birthmother can be said to be “coded” with a special I.D. to best suit the child’s growth

Breastfeeding Benefits Child

4Woman.gov also argues that “Most babies find it easier to digest breast milk than they do formula. [Also,]Breast milk has agents (called antibodies) in it to help protect infants from bacteria and viruses and to help them fight off infection and disease. Human milk straight from the breast is always sterile.”

Breastfeeding Benefits Child

However, studies have proven that “Babies who get shots while they are being breastfed experience less pain than babies who aren't being breastfed during the experience.”

experts say that “Breastfeeding significantly lowers the odds of babies becoming overweight teenagers.”

Breastfeeding Benefits Child

Therefore, taking the extra precaution of preventing an overweight child by breastfeeding can be one of the best decisions a mother makes for their child.

Conclusion

America is run on the freedom of choice: mothers are given the opportunity to choose whether or not to breastfeed their child; the choice to give their child the best.

Conclusion

breastfeeding is only an act of care and nurture from the mother to the child

The babies are able to gain the nutrients given to them by their mothers and use it to grow

the mother also benefits from its ability to fend and prevent ovarian and breast cancers

Conclusion

The choice to breastfeed is one’s own decision; as well as the choice to provide the best for one’s child.

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