Knowledge, attitudes and practices of breastfeeding among
rural and urban women.
CHAPTER - I
INTRODUCTION
Breast milk is the effective way of ensuring child health, Breast feeding is widely accepted as a optimal feeding for the infants due to health benefits it offers to the child. Lack of breast feeding contributes to one millions of death each year globally.1A study conducted in U.S.A revealed that breast feeding can cut cost of government and saves 3.6 billion $ and also saves the lives of infants. 2Breastfeeding helps to reduce the infant mortality and morbidity especially during the first year of life. 3Neonatal mortality can be reduced by 16.3% if breastfeeding is initiated on the first day and by 23.3% if initiated with in one hour. Breastfeeding promotion is an essential component of child survival strategies. Lancet neonatal survival series included breastfeeding in its recommended package to reduce neonatal mortality. The World Health Organization Collaborative Study Team reported that infants breastfed for 2 months show high protection when compared with later ages. 4
Breastfeeding is valuable for growth and development of the baby. It has many advantages for both the baby as well as for the mother. It is easily digested. It contains antibodies which protects the baby from infection, allergies and asthma. It prevents obesity and gastroenteritis among children.5 28 It is clean, are at the right temperature and in adequate amount to satisfy the needs of the child up to six months of age. It is inexpensive and readily available. Apart from immediate benefits it offers life long good health and benefits such as low risk of blood pressure, obesity, low cholesterol levels.The advantages for mother are breastfeedi...
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...trums; weaning practices and initiation of breastfeeding with in first hour thus it helps to improve the breastfeeding rates.
There are many differences in knowledge attitudes and practices among rural and urban women most of the studies considered one parameter for comparing and contrasting. Thus there is a need for examining knowledge, attitudes and practices towards breastfeeding and need to compare rural and urban women. Information related to knowledge, attitudes and practices of women towards breastfeeding will provide information on various factors that influence the breastfeeding practices and help to plan specific intervention for promoting breastfeeding for both rural and urban women and finally improve the rates of full breastfeeding, to maximize the benefits of breastfeeding to both the mother and the baby and to reduce the infant mortality rates.
In rural areas, 16% of people are illiterate compared to only 3% in urban areas. Only 57% of rural people complete secondary school, while 85% do in urban areas (PRB, 2015). These educational disparities contribute to many other inequalities. Women who are less educated are more likely to begin childbearing at younger ages and are less likely to use contraception. This is reflected in that 12% more women in rural areas begin childbearing before age 19 compared to their urban counterparts and only 45% of rural women use modern contraception compared to 55% in urban areas (PRB, 2015). These elements contribute to many health indicators including infant mortality and total fertility. The TFR is 3.5 in rural areas compared to 2.3 in urban areas and the differences in infant mortality were discussed previously. Education also contributes to active health seeking behaviors and higher economic status, which both support better
There are many different studies on what diseases and health risks are avoided from breastfeeding. It also states how long mothers should breastfeed their babies to have the best health outcomes. Eidelman and Schanler are both medical doctors that have studied in neonatology. Their article draws from over one hundred and fifty credible sources, which makes their article credible. This article will be used to support my topic of the health benefits for the mother and
Nutrition and breastfeeding are subjects that can relate greatly to each other. New mothers are in a need of information regarding breastfeeding. Mothers receive the information and instructions on how to breastfeed at the hospital where they bear their children. That information is essential in the decision making process of whether to breastfeed or not. Still the clear choice for mothers everywhere is breastfeeding for several important life affecting reasons. Breast milk is highly nutritional, protects from various diseases, ideal in growth, promotes bonding, and is beneficial for the mother in a recovery process after labor.
In addition to, everyone came from the womb of their mother and that they have experienced to be breastfed as well. Thus, there is not enough reason to discriminate mothers by telling them to hide in a corner or bathroom to nurse their babies because they are only doing their responsibility as a mother to their child. Also, it is unethical for people who demand mothers to breastfeed their babies in the washroom because first of all, no one wants to eat nor drink in a bathroom or restroom, and second if mothers delay their breastfeeding just for the sake of people who are batting an eye, or saying negative things against breastfeeding such as it is indecent, weird, nudity, or it makes them uncomfortable; then it will be consider as neglect
Breastfeeding is when a woman feeds her child from her breast. Breastfeeding has been around since before the 15th century. In addition to strengthening the bond between a mother and her baby, breastfeeding offers a number of benefits for both a mother and her child. Babies who are breastfed have lower risk of meningitis, various cancers, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, bacterial and viral infections, childhood leukemia, allergies and obesity. Mothers have a reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancer, as well as osteoporosis. All mothers no matter where they are weather it be the mall, park, restaurant, or just out running errands need to have their right to breastfeed protected.
Breastfeeding is a wonderful gift that has been given to women. It allows mothers to feed their babies whenever they need to be fed and is very beneficial for both mother and child. So why are many people opposed to mothers nursing in public? Many people argue that breastfeeding is indecent and inappropriate in public places, even if the mother covers herself. Others will claim that it makes them uncomfortable and creates awkward social interactions. However, breastfeeding is perfectly natural. A woman should be able to nurse her child whenever she pleases and not feel ashamed for it.
There many advantages to breastfeeding! Research shows that breastfed infants have fewer and shorter episodes of illness. The nutrition provided by breastmilk benefits the baby’s IQ. The skin-to-skin contact encouraged by breastfeeding offers babies greater emotional security and enhances bonding. Breastfeeding appears to reduce the risk of obesity and hypertension for the infant later in life. Breastfeeding delays the onset of hereditary allergic disease, and lowers the risk of developing allergic disease. Breastfeeding helps the baby’s immune system mature, protecting the baby in the meantime from viral, bacteria, and parasitic infections. Breastfeeding protects against developing chronic diseases such as: celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, and childhood cancers. (Shinskie and Lauwers, 2002)
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Breastfeeding is a highly debated topic amongst mothers across the world. Every mother has the choice to breastfeed or bottle fed their infant. Although everyone is entitled to their own opinion and choice, it is scientifically proven that breast milk is more beneficial for the infant’s health and development and the mother. Breast milk contains extremely beneficial vitamins and nutrients and also has the ability to change according to the infant’s growth and development. Formula companies try to mock breast milk to the best they can, although it cannot be completely composed the same. “Breastfeeding offers immunological and allergy protection to the infant, is economical and convenient as it is always fresh and the right temperature, and provides a great opportunity for the mother and infant to bond” (p. 1052, Potter & Perry, 2011). Research has proven that breast milk is the most
News, A. (2006, July 18). Breast-Feeding Controversy: The Fight to Nourish in Public. Retrieved from ABC News: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/AmericanFamily/story?id=2206291&page=1
Women do not breastfeed long enough. Although healthcare workers try to promote the breast method, many women do not continue with it. Breastfeeding does come with challenges; however, the phrase “breast is best” is the role of the nurse in conjunction with education. A mother a...
What are the benefits of breastfeeding, you might be wondering? Well for starters breast milk is very crucial for a newborn. Not only does it feed and
There are so many reasons to fear or be concerned about the tomorrows of our world, but if there were a solution to some of the health problems what would the choice be for most? Would it be to continue in the downward pattern of destruction or would it be something better to help all? In most cases many people state that training starts in the home and what, but a good way to start with none other than our children. So why not consider breast milk? Breastfeeding can start as soon as the child is born. With the protection of breast milk the overall focus on disease, illness and sickness would be half the battle. Breast milk provides many benefits and the dietary influence it has on disease is too great to be compared to.
Breastfeeding provides a wide array of health benefits for both baby and mother, while simultaneously enhancing the bond between mom and her baby. Mothers who breastfeed have a lower risk of ovarian and pre-menopausal breast cancer. Their babies see a boost in cognitive development, as well as lowering their chances of being obese as adults, unlike formula fed babies. Consequently, a lower risk of obesity correlates to a lower incident of a wide array of comorbidities such as
During one of my shifts on postpartum I was helping a nurse look after a mom with her first baby. She really wanted to be able to breastfeed but she was having a lot of troubles getting her baby to latch on. It was a Saturday and there was no lactation consultant working who could come in to help her. Her baby was also small for gestational age, so she did have risk for hypoglycemia, making it really important for her baby to be feeding to ensure her blood sugars would not drop. After each attempt at breastfeeding and being unsuccessful, the mom would look very upset. The nurse tried to help her by showing her different breastfeeding positions and techniques and teaching her to express her milk and put it in the baby’s mouth. The