This essay explains‚ reflects and analyses a critical incident which occurred on a postnatal ward during my first clinical placement as a student midwife. The incident relates to breastfeeding practices on the ward and is classed as critical because it triggered an instinctual response in me which made me feel it was not right or helpful. My response and feelings at the time were not grounded in theoretical knowledge but rather an instinctual feeling. As a result of this instinctual feeling
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Introduction Breastfeeding is an important part of newborn health. It is recommended that babies be breastfed at least in their first 6 months of life. There has been debate over whether pacifier‚ or non-nutritive device use negatively impacts a newborns breastfeeding habits‚ by confusing the baby (Goldman‚ 2013‚ p. 499). This confusion has been termed “nipple confusion.” Most individuals define nipple confusion as when an infant struggles to determine the difference between a nipple and a pacifier
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HCC130 - Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery Breastfeeding Vs. Formula-feeding One of the first decisions that expectant parents need to make is to decide whether they want to breastfeed their child or bottle-feed the little one. Everyone has their opinions as to which method is better for their newborn and there are numerous studies these days concerning the pros and cons for each method. Although breast milk is the most nutritional choice for newborn infants‚ that is not always the best choice
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The main benefits of breastfeeding include higher weights after birth‚ less respiration and gastrointestinal health problems as well as readmission to the hospital among infants‚ and decreased risk of becoming overweight in young childhood. In regards to the clinical problem presented by the PICO statement‚ this information shows that the positive effects of breastfeeding surpass those of using formula in infancy. The information provided by these
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Appraisal of Evidence PICO Question: For pregnant women considering breastfeeding (P)‚ does a prenatal breastfeeding course (I)‚ as compared to not attending a prenatal breastfeeding course (C) affect the length of exclusive and successful breastfeeding (O)? Part I: Identification of Research Evidence Article #1: Shu-Shan‚ L.‚ Li-Yin‚ C.‚ Chen-Jei‚ T.‚ & Ching-Fang‚ L. (2008). Effectiveness of a prenatal education programme on breastfeeding outcomes in Taiwan. Journal Of Clinical Nursing‚ 17(3)‚ 296-303
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As a developed country the need for breastfeeding has disappeared. Now there is formula for bottle feeding‚ making it easier for mothers to return to work. Although the need for breastfeeding has disappeared‚ the want has not. There are many women who still breastfeed by choice‚ because the benefits for their child‚ and also the benefits for them. Breastfeeding over the past decades has become more popular‚ largely because of increased knowledge of its health benefits ( U.S. Department of Health
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Breastfeeding in public has become a very popular and controversial topic recently. Just a few weeks ago two celebrities‚ Alyssa Milano and Wendy Williams‚ had a heated debate about breastfeeding in public on The Wendy Williams Show. Milano‚ along with many other popular celebrities such as Kourtney Kardashian and Gwen Stefani‚ is a passionate advocate for women breastfeeding in public. Along with this recent outburst‚ social media has become overflowing with with supporters and opponents of women’s
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Breastfeeding: The Best Choice for Mothers A Position Paper Presented to xxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Course in Communication 2 By xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 20 February 2011 What’s the big deal about breastfeeding? This question has been usually asked by most mothers and curious individuals. Health practitioners would often weigh the advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding and
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The Benefits of Breastfeeding The Benefits of Breastfeeding At birth‚ 74% to 81.9% of babies are breastfed. Those numbers decrease dramatically within the first six months of life. It is estimated that only 43.5% to 60.6% of infants are breastfed by the time they reach six months of age (Ricci‚ Kyle & Carman‚ 2013). There are some circumstances when breastfeeding an infant is contraindicated‚ such as in the presence of maternal HIV or active tuberculosis. Breastfeeding should also be avoided if
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excellent Persuasive Speech Title: breastfeeding General Purpose: To Persuade. Specific Purpose: To persuade or reinforce the attitude of my audience towards the benefits of breastfeeding. ------------------------------------------------- Thematic Statement: There are diverse reasons why we should breastfeed our children. I will educate you on why breastfeeding is important for the baby‚ where parents can find valuable helps if they have issues and additional benefits for the mother. I.
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