Friday, November 4, 2016

Child Development and Public Health

Breastfeeding is very important to me because I breastfed all three of my kids until the age of one. I advocate to anyone who can breastfeed that it is the best choice for their child. Breastfeeding provides many nutrients to the child and builds the immune system as well. I also looked into breastfeeding around the world, it is taught that it is very important for the child and the mother. Even in the areas where it maybe bad living conditions mother's are encouraged to breastfed their children to fight off illness and diseases.



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  1. UnknownNovember 5, 2016 at 6:41 AM

    Shakira,
    Breastfeeding is an excellent way to enhance a child’s immune system while also getting the proper nutrients to sustain a healthy life. It also supports a secure attachment between mother and child and heightens a mother’s awareness to infant cues. In the article “Breastfeeding, Sensitivity, and Attachment” by Britton, Britton, & Gronwaldt states “mothers who chose to breastfeed would demonstrate more-sensitive parenting behavior in early infancy that those who selected formula feeding.” I will also leave the citation for the article if anyone else is interested in this great read!
    -Nicole

    Reference
    Britton, J. R., Britton, H. L., & Gronwaldt, V. (2006, May 24). Breastfeeding, Sensitivity,
    and Attachment. Retrieved from http://www.allattamentoalseno.it/lavori/Pediatrics 2006118.pdf

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