Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Outline Introduction  Anatomy and Physiology of Lactation  Composition and Storage of Human Breast Milk  Achieving Optimal Breastfeeding  Breastfeeding Techniques and Positions  Benefits of Breastfeeding to Infants and  Mothers Barriers to Effective Breastfeeding  209-Group Nomozov Jonibek Breast fed infants, are Healthy Infants. Introduction Breastfeeding is the optimal source of nutrition. The Human Milk is  specie specific and it provides all the essential nutrients necessary for the growth and development of the newborn infant. The AAP, AAFP and WHO recommend exclusive breastfeeding for  the first six months of life , and continuous breastfeeding for at least 12 months of life. The Target of USDHHS Healthy People 2010 initiative is to achieve  breastfeeding at birth of 75%, 50% at 6 month and 25% at 12 months of life. 2008 data published by the CDC shows that 77% of mothers in the US  initiate breastfeeding at birth. Only about 30% of women continue with breastfeeding of the infant to 6 months of age. Anatomy and Physiology of Lactation Structure of the Human Breast Source: Lactation Education Program Nutrition Policy and Education Structure of the Human Breast The Human breast are modified sweat glands responsible for lactation  (milk production). The breast contains adipose tissue and fibrous connective tissue.  Different hormones are responsible for the development of the breast  and changes that occur during pregnancy. The major hormones affecting breast development and enlargement  are estrogen, progesterone and prolactin. Structure of ...