I chose breastfeeding as my public health topic. I chose breastfeeding because I found the topic interesting this week in the reading. I was particularly intrigued by the subtitle “Breast is the Best.” However, more importantly, this topic is meaningful to me because my Aunt breastfed her youngest child and I have witnessed firsthand how strong and healthy she is. I recall when my baby cousin came home from the hospital and my aunt and uncle decided to breastfeed. I remember looking at the formula and the milk produced by my aunt, it looked so different—the formula looked weak (fragile) in comparison to the milk produced by my aunt. The protein in my aunt’s milk was evident.
Today, seeing how my strong my little cousin’s bones are, how the muscles develop in her legs and arms, how rich her blood is, how she rarely feels ill, I am convinced that after we (my fiancé’ and I ) get married and decided to have children that we too will breastfeed based on the numerous benefits. Overall it helps our child, and whatever helps my children—I’m all about it!!
I decided to research breastfeeding in Australia this week. To my surprise, breastfeeding is an essential component of their lifestyle. They have lots of information dedicated to sharing the benefits of breastfeeding on the site: http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/general.html . The site included the benefits of breastfeeding, classes to teach the appropriate practices, etc. I found the information extremely helpful and supportive to the concept.
Hi Jossalyn, I love the topic that you selected. I think the United States is one of the few countries in the world that does not rely on the power on nature. What I mean is that we have a tendency to turn to a specific product or prescription medicine for a cure instead of relying on nature itself. There is a reason why women and other female creatures on this planet produce breast milk----to feed their children. If we utlize these "gifts" we and our children will live healtheir and happier lives. Don't get me wrong. I am not a tree hugger...but I think we in the United States can learn alot from nature and other cultures.
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I think breastfeeding is something that had a bad reputation thirty years ago. Our Maker has given us just about everthing we need to produce healthy children. Why would manmade products be better for the child?
ReplyDeleteI think that is low socio-economic areas breastfeeding stills has a stigma. I live in such an area and am amazed at how people view breastfeeding. It is almost a disgrace if you breastfeed. I have no clue as to why. It makes no sense to me.
I think breastmilk is best for babies as long as possible.
I wish I would have breastfed my son when he was born. Not that he is unhealthy, but knowing the benefits now, for him as well as for myself. I don't know what I was thinking not too, besides the fact that I was younger when I had him, and my thinking then compared to now is totally different.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that more and more people are becoming used to the idea of breastfeeding, I have learned that throughout many other countries, it is abnormal not to breastfeed.
Thanks for you blog :)