Sentences with phrase «health benefits of breastfed children»

In 2010 a study was released discussing the long term mental health benefits of breastfed children.

I'd be interested in an in depth study on the health benefits of breastfed children from infancy to teenager!

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All of the health and developmental benefits of breastfeeding continue for your child for as long as you nurse.

The health benefits of breastfeeding for both a mother and her baby are so significant that they make breastfeeding one of the most powerful preventative measures you can take for your child's health.

4) Not only does breastfeeding offer health benefits while a child is actively being nursed, but studies show that it also provides long - term health benefits such as reduced chances of asthma, childhood leukemia, diabetes, gastroenteritis, otitis media (ear infections), LRTIs (pneumonia, bronchitis, etc), necrotizing enterocolitis, obesity, and other potentially life - altering or fatal conditions.

The implication is, if you can't have the self control to eat well, buy the formula advertised on the same page as this add (and put money in the pockets of the people who indirectly supported the add), because otherwise you're just feeding your baby hamburgers and donuts, and that is simply NOT true and hurtfully misleading and potentially damaging to mothers (emotionally and in lost long term positive health benefits to breastfeeding moms) and the short and long term health of their children.

Breastfeeding should be continued for at least the first year of life and beyond for as long as mutually desired by mother and child... Increased duration of breastfeeding confers significant health and developmental benefits for the child and the mother... There is no upper limit to the duration of breastfeeding and no evidence of psychological or developmental harm from breastfeeding into the third year of life or lBreastfeeding should be continued for at least the first year of life and beyond for as long as mutually desired by mother and child... Increased duration of breastfeeding confers significant health and developmental benefits for the child and the mother... There is no upper limit to the duration of breastfeeding and no evidence of psychological or developmental harm from breastfeeding into the third year of life or lbreastfeeding confers significant health and developmental benefits for the child and the mother... There is no upper limit to the duration of breastfeeding and no evidence of psychological or developmental harm from breastfeeding into the third year of life or lbreastfeeding and no evidence of psychological or developmental harm from breastfeeding into the third year of life or lbreastfeeding into the third year of life or longer.»

Never mind that there is no evidence of full - term breastfeeding being detrimental to a child's health or well - being, but there are numerous benefits in continuing to breastfeed as long as mama and child both wish to continue.

Breastfeeding benefits mothers and children in a variety of ways, and many of the health benefits continue long after breastfeediBreastfeeding benefits mothers and children in a variety of ways, and many of the health benefits continue long after breastfeedingbreastfeeding has ended.

Breast milk is a critical source of energy and nutrients during illness and reduces mortality among children who are malnourished.3 It reduces the risk of a number of acute and chronic diseases in early childhood and has long - term benefits for cardio - vascular health.4 In the context of HIV, early cessation of breastfeeding after six months is associated with increased serious morbidity, growth faltering, and increased mortality.5

These recommendations are in place because breastfeeding continues to provide many health and developmental benefits to children well after six months of age.

«Breastfeeding is the best source of infant nutrition, and it provides immunologic protection and health benefits both to breastfeeding mothers and to the children they nurse,» said Dr. Regina M. Benjamin, the U.S. surgeon general, in a statement on JBreastfeeding is the best source of infant nutrition, and it provides immunologic protection and health benefits both to breastfeeding mothers and to the children they nurse,» said Dr. Regina M. Benjamin, the U.S. surgeon general, in a statement on Jbreastfeeding mothers and to the children they nurse,» said Dr. Regina M. Benjamin, the U.S. surgeon general, in a statement on July 30, 2010.

It's been shown that postpartum care is integral in increasing the success of breastfeeding, an important health benefit for mother and child.

17:35 — 17:40 New evidence on the benefits of breastfeeding Dr Nigel Rollins, Scientist, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health, WHO

And those who do might need to be gently reminded of all the health benefits associated with breastfeeding, for you and your child.

«Increased duration of breastfeeding confers significant health and developmental benefits for the child and the mother, especially in delaying return of fertility (thereby promoting optimal intervals between births)... There is no upper limit to the duration of breastfeeding and no evidence of psychologic or developmental harm from breastfeeding into the third year of life or longer.»

In our experience at ARUGAAN — an NGO which protects, promotes and supports breastfeeding — children breastfed by biological or surrogate mothers visibly benefit in terms of health and well - being, both in the short - and long - term.

Background The promotion and support of breastfeeding is a global priority with benefits for maternal and infant health, particularly in low - income and middle - income countries where its relevance for child survival is undisputed.

BFHI has been shown to be very effective in increasing breastfeeding initiation, exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding duration in many countries, as well as improving mother's health care experiences and reducing rates of infant abandonment.12 Given the short and long - term benefits of breastfeeding to the infant, mother and society, implementing BFHI — alongside with the other objectives stated in the Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding - continues to have an important role to play in health services worldwide.

The results overall confirm the substantial health benefits of breastfeeding: it protects against a spectrum of adverse health outcomes for children, and breastfeeding mothers also gain from having breastfed.

Clinical services and public - health policies that promote exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life are likely to yield important benefits for early child development.

• Many of the health benefits that your milk provided to your child in infancy continue to be present for as long as you breastfeed.

Breastfeeding provides substantial health benefits for children and mothers and the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends breastfeeding for the first Breastfeeding provides substantial health benefits for children and mothers and the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends breastfeeding for the first breastfeeding for the first year of life.

Analysis of data from 28 systematic reviews and meta - analyses, of which 22 were commissioned specifically for the Series, indicate that breastfeeding not only has multiple health benefits for children and mothers, but it also has dramatic effects on life expectancy.

Maternal health: the cost of buying formula, the time spent finding fuel and preparing infant milk feeds or caring for a sick child mean that a mother also benefits from breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding is also likely to lead to improvements in IQ, reduce rates of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and reduce obesity in young children, and there is growing evidence that it confers a number of other health and development benefits on the child and health benefits on the mother (Renfrew 2012a, Victora 2016).

Breastfeeding longer than 6 months provides health benefits to children well beyond the period of bBreastfeeding longer than 6 months provides health benefits to children well beyond the period of breastfeedingbreastfeeding.

Of course the irony is that the very mothers who could benefit most from breastfeeding — through nutritional gains for their children and financial savings for themselves — have not nursed in nearly the numbers as women who can afford health care and a good diet.

The law requires the Department of Health to provide and distribute written information on breastfeeding and the health benefits to the Health to provide and distribute written information on breastfeeding and the health benefits to the health benefits to the child.

Breastfeeding your child has obvious health benefits and is a natural part of motherhood.

Important health benefits of breastfeeding and lactation are also described for mothers.83 The benefits include decreased postpartum bleeding and more rapid uterine involution attributable to increased concentrations of oxytocin, 84 decreased menstrual blood loss and increased child spacing attributable to lactational amenorrhea, 85 earlier return to prepregnancy weight, 86 decreased risk of breast cancer, 87 — 92 decreased risk of ovarian cancer, 93 and possibly decreased risk of hip fractures and osteoporosis in the postmenopausal period.94 — 96

This can distort parents» perceptions and undermine their confidence in breastfeeding, with the result that far too many children miss out on its many benefits,» says Dr Francesco Branca, Director of WHO's Department of Nutrition for Health and Development.

hi, i always knew the benefits of breast feeding, for all the time i've known it, i've also seen the difference in health of a child being breastfed and a child whose formula fed.My girl is nearly 3 now and yes is still being breastfed.

These findings add to a growing body of evidence that has suggested breastfeeding may have multiple health and other benefits for children.12 28 The particular significance of the present findings is that they show the cognitive benefits that are associated with breastfeeding are unlikely to be short - lived and appear to persist until at least young adulthood.

Breastfeeding results in many health benefits for both mothers and infants and is widely acknowledged as the optimal way to nourish an infant.6, 23 — 28 Scientific investigation of the effect of early artificial sucking experiences on the ability of newborns to breastfeed successfully is of profound relevance and importance to maternal and child health in the United States.

Lack of breast feeding is significantly associated with higher use and cost of health care.28 Improved short and long term health of breastfed children, improved wellbeing of mothers who have breast fed, and the cost of goods consumed are major factors leading to economic benefits from the promotion of breast feeding.6 29 30 31 Future research should compare the specific cost effectiveness of such strategies for improvement of breastfeeding practice.

Some barriers include the negative attitudes of women and their partners and family members, as well as health care professionals, toward breastfeeding, whereas the main reasons that women do not start or give up breastfeeding are reported to be poor family and social support, perceived milk insufficiency, breast problems, maternal or infant illness, and return to outside employment.2 Several strategies have been used to promote breastfeeding, such as setting standards for maternity services3, 4 (eg, the joint World Health Organization — United Nations Children's Fund [WHO - UNICEF] Baby Friendly Initiative), public education through media campaigns, and health professionals and peer - led initiatives to support individual mothers.5 — 9 Support from the infant's father through active participation in the breastfeeding decision, together with a positive attitude and knowledge about the benefits of breastfeeding, has been shown to have a strong influence on the initiation and duration of breastfeeding in observational studies, 2,10 but scientific evidence is not available as to whether training fathers to manage the most common lactation difficulties can enhance breastfeeding health care professionals, toward breastfeeding, whereas the main reasons that women do not start or give up breastfeeding are reported to be poor family and social support, perceived milk insufficiency, breast problems, maternal or infant illness, and return to outside employment.2 Several strategies have been used to promote breastfeeding, such as setting standards for maternity services3, 4 (eg, the joint World Health Organization — United Nations Children's Fund [WHO - UNICEF] Baby Friendly Initiative), public education through media campaigns, and health professionals and peer - led initiatives to support individual mothers.5 — 9 Support from the infant's father through active participation in the breastfeeding decision, together with a positive attitude and knowledge about the benefits of breastfeeding, has been shown to have a strong influence on the initiation and duration of breastfeeding in observational studies, 2,10 but scientific evidence is not available as to whether training fathers to manage the most common lactation difficulties can enhance breastfeeding Health Organization — United Nations Children's Fund [WHO - UNICEF] Baby Friendly Initiative), public education through media campaigns, and health professionals and peer - led initiatives to support individual mothers.5 — 9 Support from the infant's father through active participation in the breastfeeding decision, together with a positive attitude and knowledge about the benefits of breastfeeding, has been shown to have a strong influence on the initiation and duration of breastfeeding in observational studies, 2,10 but scientific evidence is not available as to whether training fathers to manage the most common lactation difficulties can enhance breastfeeding health professionals and peer - led initiatives to support individual mothers.5 — 9 Support from the infant's father through active participation in the breastfeeding decision, together with a positive attitude and knowledge about the benefits of breastfeeding, has been shown to have a strong influence on the initiation and duration of breastfeeding in observational studies, 2,10 but scientific evidence is not available as to whether training fathers to manage the most common lactation difficulties can enhance breastfeeding rates.

The fathers of the control group were also offered a face - to - face 40 - minute training session about child care, such as accident prevention and vaccination, but discussion was focused on the health benefits of breast milk rather than the management of breastfeeding.

To date, research has provided clear support for the nutritional and health benefits of breastfeeding for the mother and child, 1 with appropriate cautions noted for women who are ill or on medication.

Fortunately breastfeeding has still come easily and I'm determined to make the most of the health benefits for both my children and myself, especially after my other breast tried to kill me!!

The Lancet Breastfeeding Series - January 28, 2016 With a substantial development of research and findings for breastfeeding over the past three decades, we are now able to expand on the health benefits for both women and children acroBreastfeeding Series - January 28, 2016 With a substantial development of research and findings for breastfeeding over the past three decades, we are now able to expand on the health benefits for both women and children acrobreastfeeding over the past three decades, we are now able to expand on the health benefits for both women and children across the globe.

Analysis of data from 28 systematic reviews and meta - analyses, of which 22 were commissioned specifically for the Series, indicate that breastfeeding not only has multiple health benefits for children and mothers, but it also has dramatic effects on life expectancy (Paper 1, table).

Implications for Public Health Practice: Because of the documented benefits of breastfeeding to both mothers and children, and because experiences in the first hours and days after birth help determine later breastfeeding outcomes, improved hospital policies and practices could increase rates of breastfeeding nationwide, contributing to improved child hHealth Practice: Because of the documented benefits of breastfeeding to both mothers and children, and because experiences in the first hours and days after birth help determine later breastfeeding outcomes, improved hospital policies and practices could increase rates of breastfeeding nationwide, contributing to improved child healthhealth.

Studies link tobacco use to reductions in breastfeeding initiation and duration, meaning that infants of mothers who smoke are less likely to enjoy the health benefits of being breastfed.47 Relatedly, exposure to secondhand smoke increases children's risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) during the first 12 months of life.