Reason Why breast Feeding Is Important

What if scientists created a product that would protect children from developing chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, obesity, respiratory infections & ear infections? What if this product could protect children from developing allergies? What if this same product would also protect mothers from developing breast, ovarian & other types of cancers?

What if this product could be used without any of our energy resources & could be used at all times, even in times of natural disasters? What if several billion health care dollars could be saved by using this product? What if nature creates a product that encompasses these qualities?

He's, & this product is a mother's milk.

Healthy People is a federal initiative updated every ten years since 1989 by the Department of Health & Human Services in cooperation with health care agencies to improve the quality of our nation's health by producing a framework for public health prevention priorities & actions. Breastfeeding objectives are critical parts of Healthy People to improve maternal & infant health. These objectives are: 75 percent of mothers breastfeeding at the time of hospital discharge, 50 percent breastfeeding at six months & 25 percent at the finish of the first year.

Healthy People

Healthy People 2020 aims to increase these rates to 81.9 percent initiating breastfeeding, 60.6 percent breastfeeding at six months & 34.1 percent continuing at year.

If these objectives were realized, there would be over $4 billion saved in health care costs. Families would experience lower medical costs because of fewer incidences of chronic illnesses in their children. Respiratory & ear infections would never occur in children.

With fewer visits to doctors, working mothers would have fewer days & hours absent from work. Mothers would lower their risks of developing breast cancer & other types of cancers. Healthy physical & emotional development in both mothers & children would occur.

Child Nutrition

A mother's milk has every vitamin, mineral & other nutritional element that her baby's body needs, including plenty of that haven't been discovered or named yet, & it changes subtly through the meal, day & year, to match subtle changes in her baby's requirements.

The parts in breast milk are basically absorbed & utilized by the infant for normal growth & development. At no other time in life can a complete source of nourishment be contained in food source as it is in breast milk. Breast milk is basically digested; therefore, it does not add stress to a baby's internal systems, which still need months of growth & development.

The growth hormones, which are necessary & can only be present in breast milk, encourage & enhance a powerful development in the baby's organs, with the brain. All the categories of nutrients that are needed to complement the human brain can only be present in breast milk.

Child Health

Employed mothers who breastfeed document fewer work days missed & fewer doctor visits with sick children. Breastfed children never get constipated or have diarrhea, ear infections or respiratory illnesses, because breast milk has all the right parts in the right amounts for child growth & development. Breastfeeding has now been associated with lower risks of both type one & type two diabetes & sudden child death syndrome (SIDS).

The first milk is colostrum. It contains high amounts of immunoglobulins to compensate for the baby's immature immune method. Colostrum ought to be recognized as the baby's first vaccine. If a father gets sick, her body will naturally produce antibodies to fight the infection. These antibodies are then transferred through the breast milk to her infant, who will either not get sick or will have a milder case of the illness. If the infant gets ill, the mother's body will produce antibodies for the illness & transfer the antibodies through her milk. The infant will recover faster, & continued breastfeeding can help prevent dehydration in the infant.

Mothers who breastfeed have a lower risk of breast, uterine and cervical cancers. Most mothers with diabetes who breastfed have necessary less insulin.

Maternal Health 

Breastfeeding, Obesity and Other Metabolic Conditions

Because lactation is the next stage of female development after pregnancy and childbirth, mothers who breastfeed experience less bleeding, a return to the prenatal body shape and some weight-loss more naturally. With the first six months of exclusive breastfeeding, the return of fertility can be delayed which allows the mother's body time to heal before another kid is conceived.

Studies portray the link between child feeding practices and obesity later in life. Research reports that the risk factors for obesity include bottle-feeding, a maternal body mass index (BMI) above 27 and maternal smoking in the coursework of pregnancy.

Regulating Feeding

The kid is in control of the amount of milk taken at each feeding. The feeling of satiety (fullness) is developed and learned, which is so necessary for future weight gain. With bottle feeding, the caretaker is in control and usually ensures that the amount in the bottle is taken. This is the beginning of force feeding and can interfere with the natural development of satiety in the kid.

The hormone leptin regulates appetite and is present in higher concentration in breastfed children. It is now being researched as a preventive part for obesity. Research documents that children who were breastfed, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, have a lower risk of developing excess weight or obesity.

At no other time in life can food source offer total nourishment and protection from pathogens, support emotional needs and complement total growth and development. These positive effects with breastfeeding are dose-dependent, and the introduction of breast milk substitutes in the first six months of life is associated with a higher risk of ill health and premature weaning.

The high amounts of immunological parts in breast milk enhance the maturation of the child immune process. At birth, the child depends on passive immunity through breast milk for protection. The transfer of antibodies through breastfeeding stimulates response in the infant's immune process.

Conclusion

Yes, if the United States becomes a society that encourages, supports and protects breastfeeding as the appropriate child feeding practice, children would get the healthiest start in life and their birthright mother's milk. Human nurturing a one-of-a-kind lifetime bonding that exists between a breastfeeding mother and her child would be encouraged, supported and protected by all professionals and agencies serving families. Images of a kid at the breasts would be acceptable and natural, and the plastic bottle would get replaced as the icon for child care.

Exclusive breastfeeding for six months, with extended breastfeeding beyond the first year, is recognized as the appropriate child feeding practice by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other major health care academies, and is listed as a critical strategy in reversing this trend of chronic ill health in children.

What to Avoid During Pregnancy

While moms-to-be are peppered with advice of what to do and what not to do during pregnancy, there is some guidance.

The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests :
-Avoid smoking and drug use during pregnancy ; this will reduce the risk of serious complications.
-Avoid alcohol during pregnancy to protect the baby from foetal alcohol syndrome, and other birth defects.
-Have someone else clean out your cat's litter box to  avoid toxoplasmosis.
-Cook meat properly to prevent food related illnesses.
-Stay away from hot rubs, saunas and other sources of high heat.
-Avoid douching 

Opinion: Reasons why you are not getting pregnant.

I wish no one reads this. According to researchers, being barren is the worst thing that can happen to couples. Ofcause, we are sure to know that God is the ultimate provider of life.  He is the one that gives one babies but however God might have released the baby and your health may be now the cause and stumbling block of the...... . The following can take a toll in your bareness. God help!

- Stress

When you mention to friends and family that you’re “trying,” you’ll almost guaranteed to hear someone say, “Just relax and it will happen.” Easier said than done. Stress, good or bad, is going to take its toll on you both physically and mentally. According to naturopathic doctor Via Bitidis, co-director of the North Toronto Naturopathic Clinic, balance and calm are a crucial part of trying to conceive. “When you’re stressed your adrenal system takes a hit. Your body isn’t going to say, ‘Okay, let’s get pregnant.’

Learning to say no and to take time for yourself is important for improving your chances of having a baby.” Megan Karnis, medical director of The ONE Fertility Clinic in Burlington, Ont., agrees with a word of caution: “A lot of women think the best thing to do when you’re stressed is to take time off work. In my experience, that doesn’t help, because it makes a woman feel she has to get pregnant in that time and then the stress to get pregnant is so much higher,” she says.

Instead of altering your day-to-day routine entirely, Karnis recommends counselling, art therapy, meditation and exercise to reduce stress levels.

- Sleep deprivation

You already know that catching an adequate number of zzz’s makes that morning department meeting more bearable, but here’s another reason to get yourself to bed before the wee hours. Sleep deprivation puts stress on the body (there’s that pesky s-word again) and when you’re tired, you don’t run on all cylinders. “For people who don’t get enough sleep, their immune systems are down a little bit and they’re more likely to get infections, which will affect the reproductive cycle,” Karnis says. “This applies to men as well.

Infections can cause fever and that excess heat can damage the sperm temporarily,” she says. “Women who don’t get enough sleep can also start to feel anxious , which may cause missed periods.” Keeping yourself healthy is the baby bottom line, so set the PVR to record Mad Men and enforce a new bedtime.

- Weight issues

A woman who is underweight or overweight may have some difficulty conceiving a baby.

“An undernourished body may not ovulate properly,” says Bitidis. On the other hand, excess weight can have a significant effect on fertility. “Just being over your ideal weight decreases your chance of getting pregnant even if you are ovulating regularly,” says Karnis. “The further you stray above 25 on the Body Mass Index, the worse it gets.”

Maintaining a healthy diet and developing a reasonable exercise routine will do wonders for your mind and body,” Bitidis adds.

- Cycle confusion

“A lot of women don’t understand their own cycles,” says Bitidis. Most of us were taught the typical 28-day cycle in health class back in high school, but every woman is different and cycles vary in length. “The biggest thing is timing,” Karnis says. “We teach women that ovulation is two weeks before your period.

Most people think that it’s two weeks after, but that’s only if you have a four-week cycle,” she says. You’ll have better luck conceiving if you monitor ovulation and start having sex at the right time. “We also teach people about sperm life—they can live for three days in the cervix, so you don’t have to have sex on the day of ovulation, it could be the day before.

We also find that a lot of people don’t know that lubricant decreases sperm motility and transfer, so you shouldn’t use lubricant when you’re trying to get pregnant,” says Karnis.

- Biofeedback

“Keeping a positive attitude is incredibly important. There is a huge mind-body connection. Try not to listen to the negative stories and try to be patient,” Bitidis advises.

Preparing for pregnancy up to a year in advance may be a good idea if you’re planning to start a family in the near future, that way you can focus on making lifestyle changes. If you’re trying now, remember that it can take time—experts say up to a year— to conceive. If you’re concerned that it has taken too long, speak to your healthcare provider about your options for fertility counselling and treatment.

Source: Interview with Britis.

Pregnancy: Signs that tell you Labour is near.

How do I know it's time for labour? Read the below!

When will it happen? How will it feel? How long will it take? And, commonly: How will I know it’s time?

It’s hard to predict the answers to those first three questions, since every birth is different.

But for number four, we can help. There are some clear labor signs to watch for.

So sit back and relax as we educate you on 10 signs that labour is near.

- Your baby “drops”

A few weeks before labour begins, your baby will start to descend into your pelvis (for first- time mamas; in future births, this “lightening” doesn’t usually happen until you’re truly in labour). Your baby is getting into position to make his exit: head down and low. Yes, you might feel you’re waddling even more than you have been up until this point — and you may be back to taking very frequent bathroom breaks like you did way back in your first trimester, because baby’s head is pushing down on your bladder too. But the good news is you have a little more breathing room, since baby is moving away from your lungs.

- Your cervix dilates

Your cervix, too, is starting to prepare for birth: It starts to dilate (open) and to efface (thin out) in the days or weeks before you deliver. At your weekly check-ups, your provider may measure and track dilation and effacement via an internal exam. But everyone progresses differently, so don’t be discouraged if you’re dilating slowly (or not at all yet).

- You feel more cramps and increased back pain.

Especially if this is not your first pregnancy, you may feel some crampiness and pain in your groin and lower back as labor nears.

Your muscles and joints are stretching and shifting in preparation for birth.

- Your joints feel looser

Throughout your pregnancy, the hormone relaxin has made all of your ligaments soften and loosen (it’s also responsible for your bouts of clumsiness this past trimester).

Before you go into labour, you may notice your joints all over your body feel a bit looser.

Relax — it’s just nature’s way of opening up your pelvis for your little passenger to make his or her way into the world.

- You have diarrhea

Just as the muscles in your uterus are relaxing in preparation for birth, so are other muscles in your body — including those in our rectum. That can lead to loose bowel movements. Though annoying, this is normal; stay hydrated and remember it’s a good sign!

- You stop gaining weight (or lose pounds).

Weight gain tends to level off at the very end of pregnancy. Some mothers-to-be even lose a couple of kilograms! This is normal and won’t affect your baby’s birth-weight. He’s still gaining, but you’re losing due to lower levels of amniotic fluid, more potty breaks (see #1 and #8 on this list), and even increased activity (see #7).

- You feel extra-tired …or you have an urge to Rest.

Wait a minute, is this the third trimester or the first? Between the active bladder and the exhaustion, sometimes you can feel like you’ve traveled backwards in time. That super-size belly, along with the heavy bladder, can make it hard (even impossible) to get a good night’s sleep during the last days and weeks of pregnancy. Pile on those pillows and take naps during the day if you possibly can! That is, unless you’re feeling the opposite of fatigued: Some Mamalettes get a burst of energy as birth-day nears, and can’t resist the compelling urge to clean and organize everything in sight. That’s okay, as long as you don’t overdo it!

- Your vaginal discharge changes colour and consistency.

In the last days before labour you’ll notice an increased and/or thickened vaginal discharge.

You may also notice the loss of your mucous plug — the cork sealing off your uterus from the outside world. It can come out in one large piece (it looks similar to the mucous you have in your nose, but with faint streaks of blood) or lots of little ones (though you may not notice it at all if you’re the flush-and-run type). This thickened, pinkish discharge is also called the bloody show and is a good indication that labour is imminent (though without labor contractions or dilation of three to four centimeters, labour could still be a few days away!).

- You feel stronger, more frequent

contractions.

Contractions are an early sign of active labour — except when they aren’t. You can experience Braxton-Hicks contractions for weeks and even months before delivery. You’ll feel their pinch as the muscles in your uterus tighten in preparation for their big moment (pushing that baby out!). How can you tell the difference between real and false labor contractions? Look for these signs of real labour:

* If you’re active, contractions get stronger instead of easing up

* If you change position, contractions don’t go away

*The contraction pain starts in your lower back and moves to your lower abdomen, and possibly your legs

Contractions progress: They get more frequent and more painful, and sometimes fall into a regular pattern

- Your water breaks

While movies would have you think you’ll learn you’re in labor only when your water breaks (of course in the middle of a romantic dinner date at a busy restaurant), that’s a very unlikely scenario. It’s actually one of the final signs of labour most women notice — and it happens in less than 15% of births. So don’t count on it as your only labour sign!

Still feel like you won’t know when to

announce “It’s time!” and get ready to meet your baby? Try not to stress about it. You’ll be seeing your doctor or midwife frequently now, and she’ll help you spot all the important signs.

Source: Mamalette

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