Improving Breastfeeding Rates
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Improving Breastfeeding Rates
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Author : Emily H. Emmott
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2023-02-23
Improving Breastfeeding Rates written by Emily H. Emmott and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-23 with Psychology categories.
Breastfeeding is championed as an effective way to improve global health, associated with improved health outcomes for children and mothers. Various public health strategies to promote breastfeeding have been developed and implemented for over four decades, yet progress has stagnated, and exclusive breastfeeding rates remain low globally. From an evolutionary anthropological perspective, low breastfeeding rates seem like an 'evolutionary puzzle'; breastfeeding is a behaviour which confers survival and fitness advantage to children and mothers, yet so many mothers do not breastfeed exclusively or at all. Is this a globally maladaptive behaviour? Framing breastfeeding as a maternal investment behaviour, an evolutionary perspective directs us to consider the fitness costs of breastfeeding, together with the role of social learning and cultural norms. Indeed, an evolutionary anthropological perspective provides insights to why some breastfeeding-promotion strategies may have been ineffective, while pointing to potentially promising policies and practices which have been overlooked
Improving Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates In The Latina Population
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Author : Judy E. Harkins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
Improving Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates In The Latina Population written by Judy E. Harkins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with Breastfeeding categories.
The benefits of exclusive breastfeeding until age six months include positive maternal outcomes such as decreased post-partum bleeding and risk of post-partum depression. Infants experience a reduction in sudden infant death syndrome, sepsis, and necrotizing enterocolitis, while development is improved. Despite the benefits to both health and cost, exclusive breastfeeding rates remain low worldwide. Latina immigrant mothers face unique challenges that further affect their success with breastfeeding. The purpose of this evidenced based quality improvement project was to improve exclusive breastfeeding rates in the local Latina population, by providing interventions based on self-efficacy theory. For this pilot program, a convenience sample of pregnant Latina women, of at least 36-weeks gestation, were given the opportunity to enroll in a program providing additional breastfeeding support. All women enrolled demonstrated intent to breastfeed prior to entering the program. Exclusive breastfeeding rates were measured, as well as pre-and-post intervention surveys were completed to assess from intervention effect. The project was an effort to promote exclusive breastfeeding through interventions that address self-efficacy. However, the lessons learned expanded well beyond improving exclusive breastfeeding rates. The results highlighted the challenges of caring for a marginalized patient population and how patient-provider relationships can be affected. The results can inform other clinical sites on how interventions must be tailored specific to individual cultures and communities.
Increasing Breastfeeding Rates Through Nursing Education
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Author : Ngozi Nwasuruba
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Increasing Breastfeeding Rates Through Nursing Education written by Ngozi Nwasuruba and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Breastfeeding categories.
Breast milk is important for child nutrition and development. Based on research studies, breast milk provides immune components for the health of the infant and encourages mother-child bonding. Literature has shown the main reason women do not breastfeed is because of inadequate breastfeeding education and support from health professionals or peers. Most nurses in the prenatal and postpartum units have limited knowledge about breastfeeding. The knowledge of the nurses was tested before intervention to gain insight on what the nurses know about breastfeeding and The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative program. This project aims to improve breastfeeding rates and duration through nursing education. Research evidence supports improved nursing education on breastfeeding as a means of increasing breastfeeding rates. This project proposes breastfeeding education designed for nurses to educate and support mothers for the purpose of increasing breastfeeding rates. In addition, research evidence supports structured education such as The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding to promote breastfeeding. In this light, the proposal suggests the adoption of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative program (BFHI) by the hospital to ensure adherence by nurses in their practice. Nurses should familiarize themselves with the problems associated with breastfeeding and the interventions. This is also a one of the main reasons women do not breastfeed and being able to handle these problems will remove some of the obstacles against breastfeeding. Women's' perceptions and cosmetic issues are problems that deserve attention and require nurse's encouragement and support. This project will describe how this will be implemented, the methods by which the outcome will be evaluated and how the results will be shared to stakeholders and larger nursing community.
Evidence Based Guidelines Of Breastfeeding Focused On Skill Training For Improving Duration And Exclusiveness Of Breastfeeding
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Author : 談詠珊
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-01-26
Evidence Based Guidelines Of Breastfeeding Focused On Skill Training For Improving Duration And Exclusiveness Of Breastfeeding written by 談詠珊 and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-26 with categories.
This dissertation, "Evidence-based Guidelines of Breastfeeding Focused on Skill Training for Improving Duration and Exclusiveness of Breastfeeding" by 談詠珊, Wing-shan, Tam, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Breast milk provides optimal nutrition for babies and exhibits short and long-term health benefits for mothers and babies. Comparing the breastfeeding figures worldwide, Hong Kong has lower breastfeeding rates compared with other developed countries. Clinically and locally, inadequate skill support from nurses decreases breastfeeding rates. This thesis introduces evidenced-based guidelines of breastfeeding focused on skill training for improving duration and exclusiveness of breastfeeding. Based on available evidence, the guidelines aim to improve breastfeeding rates. The guidelines focus on skill training (position and attachment) as major component. Transferability and feasibility to apply the guidelines clinically was assessed. Lastly, an implementation plan was discussed. DOI: 10.5353/th_b5088458 Subjects: Breastfeeding promotion
Breastfeeding
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Author : Kingsley Emwinyore Agho
language : en
Publisher: MDPI
Release Date : 2020-05-28
Breastfeeding written by Kingsley Emwinyore Agho and has been published by MDPI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-28 with Science categories.
Breastfeeding is the preferred method of feeding in early life. It is also one of the most cost-effective childhood survival interventions. Breastfeeding practices are important for preventing child mortality and morbidity, as well as ensuring the optimal growth, health, and development of infants. The public health benefits of breastfeeding have been well documented in the medical literature, and include the following: associations with decreased risk for early-life diseases such as otitis media, respiratory tract infection, diarrhoea, and early childhood obesity (to name but a few). This Special Issue book includes a collection of studies on the use of novel methods to improve breastfeeding rates, and research exploring the short- and long-term benefits of breastfeeding for both the infant and mother, including technology-based approaches.
Increasing Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates Through Nursing Education And The Implementation Of A Checklist
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Author : Kristen Farrell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
Increasing Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates Through Nursing Education And The Implementation Of A Checklist written by Kristen Farrell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with Breastfeeding categories.
Exclusively breastfeeding a newborn by providing no other form of nutrition other than breastmilk has been shown to provide a substantial number of benefits to both mom and baby. In the hospital setting, exclusively breastfeeding mothers are assisted by nurses to continue breastfeeding properly and feed their babies adequately. When using the theory of planned behavior, it is identified that patients may ask for formula when their attitude towards breastfeeding is not representative of the importance of exclusively breastfeeding when possible. Research shows that more education improves a nurse's knowledge and confidence in assisting patients and prevents unnecessary formula supplementation. The purpose of this project was to provide additional breastfeeding education to nurses and implement a breastfeeding checklist in order to help them better assist patients with breastfeeding and ensure every step has been taken to assist the patient. In doing so, the project aimed to increase exclusive breastfeeding rates upon discharge. Before implementation, the exclusive breastfeeding rate upon discharge was 63%, and three months of data following implementation showed rates of 67%, 69%, and 54%. While a marginal initial increase was seen, the exclusive breastfeeding rates did not continue to remain elevated. Many factors influenced exclusive breastfeeding rates, and the checklists were not completed for all patients as intended. Further study is necessary to understand the effect of a breastfeeding checklist, but initial increases in breastfeeding rates indicate that education and awareness for nurses to assist patients with breastfeeding can provide an increase in exclusive breastfeeding rates.
Guide To Breastfeeding Diet
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Author : Florence J Martin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-06-14
Guide To Breastfeeding Diet written by Florence J Martin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-14 with categories.
Over the past decades, evidence for the health advantages of breastfeeding and recommendations for practice have continued to increase. WHO can now say with full confidence that breastfeeding reduces child mortality and has health benefits that extend into adulthood. On a population basis, exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is the recommended way of feeding infants, followed by continued breastfeeding with appropriate complementary foods for up to two years or beyond.To enable mothers to establish and sustain exclusive breastfeeding for six months, WHO and UNICEF recommend: Initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour of life; Exclusive breastfeeding - that is, the infant only receives breastmilk without any additional food or drink, not even water; Breastfeeding on demand - that is, as often as the child wants, day and night; No use of bottles, teats or pacifiers.Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. However, nearly 2 out of 3 infants are not exclusively breastfed for the recommended 6 months-a rate that has not improved in 2 decades. Breastmilk is the ideal food for infants. It is safe, clean and contains antibodies which help protect against many common childhood illnesses. Breastmilk provides all the energy and nutrients that the infant needs for the first months of life, and it continues to provide up to half or more of a child's nutritional needs during the second half of the first year, and up to one third during the second year of life. Breastfed children perform better on intelligence tests, are less likely to be overweight or obese and less prone to diabetes later in life. Women who breastfeed also have a reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancers. Inappropriate marketing of breast-milk substitutes continues to undermine efforts to improve breastfeeding rates and duration worldwide.
Improving Breastfeeding Outcomes
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Author : Karen Ann McQueen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Improving Breastfeeding Outcomes written by Karen Ann McQueen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with categories.
Breastfeeding is recommended as the optimal source of nutrition for newborns for the first 6 months of life and beyond with the addition of complementary foods. While breastfeeding initiation rates have been increasing, duration rates remain a concern as many women prematurely discontinue due to difficulties encountered rather than maternal choice. In addition, there is a sizable gap between rates of exclusive breastfeeding and current recommendations. Targeting modifiable variables that may be amenable to intervention is one strategy to improve breastfeeding outcomes. One such modifiable variable is breastfeeding self-efficacy. Although research has clearly shown that breastfeeding self-efficacy is predictive of breastfeeding duration and exclusivity, it is unknown whether it can be enhanced to improve breastfeeding outcomes. The purpose of this pilot randomized controlled trial was to examine the feasibility and compliance of a newly developed trial protocol and the acceptability of an intervention to increase breastfeeding self-efficacy in the immediate postpartum period. Secondary outcomes included determining whether there were any trends between groups related to breastfeeding self-efficacy, duration, and exclusivity. Participants included 150 primiparous mothers who were breastfeeding their healthy, full-term infants. Eligible and consenting mothers were randomized to either a control group (standard postpartum care) or an intervention group (standard postpartum care plus the self-efficacy intervention). Participants allocated to the intervention group received three individualized, self-efficacy enhancing sessions with the researcher; two sessions were conducted in hospital, and one was administered via telephone 1 week following hospital discharge. A research assistant blinded to group allocation collected outcome data at 4 and 8 weeks postpartum. The results suggested that the administration of the intervention was feasible and that there was a high degree of protocol compliance; the majority of participants reported that the intervention was beneficial. Secondary outcomes identified that there was a trend among participants in the intervention group to have improved breastfeeding outcomes, including higher rates of breastfeeding self-efficacy, duration, and exclusivity at 4 and 8 weeks postpartum. Preliminary evidence also suggested that the self-efficacy intervention may have assisted to decrease perceptions of insufficient milk supply among the intervention group participants. Overall, the findings from this pilot trial indicated that a larger trial is warranted.
Using Social Media For Changing Minds And Hearts About Breastfeeding
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Author : Madalene M. Zwick
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Using Social Media For Changing Minds And Hearts About Breastfeeding written by Madalene M. Zwick and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Breastfeeding promotion categories.
Significance - Breast milk is naturally the best food for babies. Breastfeeding provides optimal nutrition and immune properties for babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend exclusive breastfeeding for a child's first six months (AND, 2015). Breastfeeding rates fall short of worldwide recommendations. Programs may be effective at promoting breastfeeding, but still are not reaching their goal rates (WIC NY Trends). Approximately 33% of United States infants are exclusively breastfed at 3 months, and by 6 months, that number drops to 14% (Edelstein, 2015). This has become a public health issue. Purpose /Aim - Breastfeeding offers protection against infant morbidity/mortality, maternal morbidity, and reduces health care costs. It is estimated that the United States could save $13 billion annually on health-care if babies were breastfed exclusively for the first six months (Fitzgerald, 2014). Social media (SM) has become a very popular, affordable, and accessible form of communication. Social media can be an effective tool to get the word out to change hearts about breastfeeding. Popular media sites, such as Facebook, boast a 1.7 billion monthly user base, Instagram, 700 million monthly users, and 150 million on Pinterest every month (Forbes, 2017). Methods - Subjects for research will be chosen from among pregnant clients at the WIC office. They will fill out surveys about knowledge, exposure to and desire to breastfeed, and will complete another at six months-postpartum. Researchers will open up new Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest accounts for the sole purpose of the research. Recruits will sign up to follow said accounts. They will agree to look at daily posts on Facebook, will view inspiring photos on Instagram and Pinterest, and watch YouTube videos that promote breastfeeding and its benefits. Compliance will be assessed through views of videos and "likes" on posts to show traffic on these sites, and by surveys at the beginning and end of the study. Expected Results/Interpretation - BF rates are expected to be improved with exposure to images, information and interaction on SM. Conclusion/Implications - Improved breastfeeding rates are expected-up to six months, exclusively, and, in turn, better health outcomes for mothers and babies. Future research - Future research may look into the impact of interactive blogs, online support groups, and face-to-face meetings for assistance with breastfeeding.
Caring For Our Children
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Author : American Academy of Pediatrics
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Caring For Our Children written by American Academy of Pediatrics and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with categories.