Controversies in nutrition: Breastfeeding and human lactation
by Wiegand, Melissa, M.A., UNION INSTITUTE AND UNIVERSITY, 2008, 94 pages; 1461285

Abstract:

Exclusive breastfeeding is an evidence-based, cost effective strategy for reducing the cost of health care in vulnerable populations by reducing illness and hospitalization. Ironically, breastfeeding is not currently practiced widely by low income populations. Breastfeeding exclusively is the recommended source of nutrition for all infants for the first six months with continued breastfeeding with additional appropriate complementary foods through the following six months and into the second year and beyond is also recommended. Incidences of incorrect introduction to complementary foods and malnutrition plague lower income populations and developing countries. Breastfeeding education should span the entire duration of pregnancy and lactation in order to ensure proper development of the infant, and should be geared toward vulnerable populations.

 
AdviserKarin Cadwell
SchoolUNION INSTITUTE AND UNIVERSITY
SourceMAI/ 47-03, p. , Mar 2009
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsObstetrics and gynecology; Nutrition
Publication Number1461285
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