PDF-Session 1Why breastfeeding is important

CONTENTS Session 2Local breastfeeding situation Session 3How breastfeeding works Session 4Assessing a breastfeed Session 5Observing a breastfeed Session 6Listening and learning Session 7Listening and. WBC. i. ). Breastfeeding has been recognized as the most important intervention for child survival and optimal growth and development. . However, throughout the world, optimal breastfeeding rates are abysmally low, stagnating for over a decade, because of the lack of the enabling environment where women can practice optimal breastfeeding successfully. (and why it matters in the infant mortality conversation). . Tina . Cardarelli . BS IBCLC. State Breastfeeding Coordinator. . tcardarelli@indianaperinatal.org . A Brief . History . Of. Breastfeeding. Did you know?. Breastfeeding is the best . source of nutrition . for . babies . and young children. . It . contributes to a lifetime of good health, growth and development. . Did you know? . Infants who are not breastfed are at an increased risk of illness that can . From the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth. Anjani Chandra, Ph.D.. Statistician/Demographer. National Center for Health Statistics. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2. Data Source – . Dr. Mona . AlSumaie. , . IBCLC. Head of Community Nutrition Supervisory . . . Food . & Nutrition Administration MOH/KUWAIT . about . 800,000 child lives would be saved every year. . . We’re Ready. !. 1.  . Presented by: . Cheryl Blevins, BS, RN, IBCLC, CEIM. Angela Owings, BSN, RN. Public Health Nurses. Springfield-Greene County Health Department. Breastfeeding Friendly: We’re Ready!. Optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding. Initiation of . breastfeeding within an . hour of birth. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. Complementary feeding after six months. Continued breastfeeding for 2 years . Dr. Mona . AlSumaie. , . IBCLC. Head of Community Nutrition Supervisory . . . Food . & Nutrition Administration MOH/KUWAIT . about . 800,000 child lives would be saved every year. . Jennifer Meyers. Certified Nurse Midwife. Mayo Clinic Health System. Breastfeeding and Contraception. Jennifer Meyers, CNM. Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse. No financial disclosures, brand names used only for clarification. WBC. i. ). Breastfeeding has been recognized as the most important intervention for child survival and optimal growth and development. . However, throughout the world, optimal breastfeeding rates are abysmally low, stagnating for over a decade, because of the lack of the enabling environment where women can practice optimal breastfeeding successfully. Dr Amy Brown. Overview. How others affect breastfeeding. Grandmothers. Fathers / partners. General public . We are a product of those around us. Attitudes. Knowledge. Persuasion . Criticism . Ability to help . Plus Strategies for Integration. Disclosures. Board Member/Advisory Panel . Parry: Chair, NC Breastfeeding Coalition. Sullivan: Elected Director, US Breastfeeding Committee. Research Support. Parry: WK Kellogg Foundation. Nutrition Services Directors. Shlonda Smith, CLC. June 13, 2017. Objectives. Report progress on the Statewide Breast Pump Program. Discuss updates on the . Loving Support Award of Excellence. Outline the work progressing through the Georgia WIC Branded Breastfeeding Education Materials Committee initiative. Chapter 6. Breastmilk is ideal for the newborn baby as it is tailormade to suit all the requirements of the baby. . Exclusive breastfeeding . is the single most important and simple intervention that can prevent a significant proportion of neonatal morbidity and mortality. .