Breastfeeding is an important topic for mothers and babies. I support breast feeding %100. When I was pregnant with my first child. I took a breastfeeding class and I recieve so much information why breastfeeding is important. I decide to breastfeeding both of my children. I believe that breastfeeding creates a close relationship between mother and child. Breastfeeding is so meaningful to me because there are so many way it benefits the baby such as fighting diseases, providing antibodics, and nutrients. The word bonding comes to mind when I think of breastfeeding.
In Asia breastfeeding has came a long way. In 1970s breastfeeding wasn't popular in Asia. As the years go by the percentage of women breastfeeding has increased. In 1990's the formula scandal was going on and women started to breastfeed even more.After the scandal about formula, the percentage of women breastfeeding has went down mainly because of traditional beliefs or misconceptions about breastmilk; the lack of public facilities to accommodate breastfeeding mothers; a maternity leave of only three months; and the aggressive marketing of infant formula. I learned that in the majority of china's hospitals breastfeeding is not promoted as much as formula. Women are discovering that hosiptal show no support toward women who are breastfeeding. Some hospitals offer free breastfeeding class, but they are given by the people from the formula companies. Most women do not see support from hospitals, markets, and families in China.
All this information is going to help me better inform parents from other countries about breastfeeding. In the United States we have several immigrants moving from different countries. Some of these countries either don't promote or educate people about breadfeeding. So when we meet parents that are from another country who are pregnant. We as teachers are entitled to educate them about breastfeeding and it's benefits. We can do that by providing information on the parent's board or a handout.
Wiens, V. (2011, August). Breastfeeding a baby in china. Retrieved from http://www.havingababyinchina.com/reference/breastfeeding-a-baby-in-china/
Ying , S. (2012, May). Social media campaign offers critical support to breastfeeding mothers in china. Retrieved from http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/china_62387.html
In Asia breastfeeding has came a long way. In 1970s breastfeeding wasn't popular in Asia. As the years go by the percentage of women breastfeeding has increased. In 1990's the formula scandal was going on and women started to breastfeed even more.After the scandal about formula, the percentage of women breastfeeding has went down mainly because of traditional beliefs or misconceptions about breastmilk; the lack of public facilities to accommodate breastfeeding mothers; a maternity leave of only three months; and the aggressive marketing of infant formula. I learned that in the majority of china's hospitals breastfeeding is not promoted as much as formula. Women are discovering that hosiptal show no support toward women who are breastfeeding. Some hospitals offer free breastfeeding class, but they are given by the people from the formula companies. Most women do not see support from hospitals, markets, and families in China.
All this information is going to help me better inform parents from other countries about breastfeeding. In the United States we have several immigrants moving from different countries. Some of these countries either don't promote or educate people about breadfeeding. So when we meet parents that are from another country who are pregnant. We as teachers are entitled to educate them about breastfeeding and it's benefits. We can do that by providing information on the parent's board or a handout.
Wiens, V. (2011, August). Breastfeeding a baby in china. Retrieved from http://www.havingababyinchina.com/reference/breastfeeding-a-baby-in-china/
That is good information to know Ebony - that other countries do not encourage breastfeeding and we as educators/friends/colleagues can assist with that.
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