The document advocates for breastfeeding by outlining its benefits and arguing against formula. It notes breast milk provides optimal nutrition tailored for infants with properties that protect against illness. In contrast, formula does not match these benefits and may increase health risks. While some mothers choose formula due to various pressures, breastfeeding supports child and mother well-being in addition to being more environmentally friendly. The document encourages informed decision making and supporting breastfeeding.
2. OUTLINE
1. History
2. Recommendations
3. Properties of Breast Milk
4. Benefits of Breastfeeding
5. Harmful Effects of Formula Milk
3. 6. Why Some Mothers Choose Formula
Vs. Breast Milk
7. Other Options
8. Additional Resources
4. OBJECTIVE
To increase awareness about breast feeding.
To educate about the benefits of breast feeding.
To educate about the basics of breast feeding.
To educate about the harms associated with
formula feeding.
To advocate for breast feeding and empower
parents to make an informed choice.
5. HISTORY
Artificial feeding becomes
readily available at turn of
century
By 1940’s control of birth &
feedings given to doctors
By 1970, historical low in
breastfeeding rates in western
world
Rates peak in 1980s
Duration rates still generally low
6. RECOMMENDATIONS
Exclusive breast feeding until 6 months
of age
Introduce complimentary foods with
continued breastfeeding
Optimum to breastfeed for 2 years or
longer
7. PROPERTIES OF BREASTMILK
Biologic specificity
=> Long-chain
omega-3 Fatty
Acids (DHA and
AA)
-Important for brain
and retinal
development
-Higher IQs
8. IMMUNOLOGIC SPECIFICITY
Protection against pathogens &
allergens
Kills pathogenic organisms or modifies
their growth
Stimulates epithelial maturation for
future defence
First immunization
Protection against common respiratory
and intestinal diseases
9. IMMUNOLOGIC SPECIFICITY
Colostrum = Baby’s first vaccination
Less risk of illness such as:
Ear infections, pneumonia, crohn’s disease
and other bowel illnesses, stomach flu and
other intestinal illnesses, ear infections,
childhood cancers, diabetes, arthritis,
allergies, asthma and eczema
10. PERFECT FOOD FOR BABIES
Just the right amount of nutrients in the right
proportions
Over 200 components in human milk
Composition of breast milk:
-Live cells, fat, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins,
minerals
-Less fat than most other mammals
-More lactose than other mammals
11. BREAST MILK COMPOSITION
Fat (4% concentration provides up to 50%
of caloric needs, cholesterol levels
constant, lipolytic enzymes aid in fat
digestion)
Carbohydrates (lactose = milk sugar
predominantly in human milk, 7%
concentration provides up to 40% caloric
needs, essential for development of CNS,
enhances calcium & iron absorption)
12. BREAST MILK COMPOSITION
Carbohydrates (Bifidus factor = growth
factor present only in human milk
required for establishing an acidic
environment in the gut to inhibit growth
of bacteria, fungi and parasites)
Protein
-Lactoferin => Isolates external iron
-Secretory IGA => Most important
immunoglobulin, breast milk = only
source for first 6 weeks
14. BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING
For Society
-Smarter
-Healthier
-Less cost to healthcare system
-Stronger families
15. BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING
To Families
-Less trips to
doctors, hospitals
-Less prescriptions
-Less stress
-Less illness
-More bonding
-Inexpensive
16. BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING
Benefits to baby:
-Better dental health
-Increased visual acuity
-Decreased duration and
intensity of illnesses
-Less allergies
-Better health & less risk
of illnesses
17. BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING
Benefits to mother:
-Psychological (Attachment, bonding, security,
skin to skin, fulfillment of basic needs,
relationship)
-Easier weight loss
-Decreased risk of illness (breast cancer,
osteoperosis, hemmorhage, ovarian cancer)
-Birth control
-Pride, empowerment, fulfillment
19. Why some mothers choose formula
vs. breast milk
Distressed by physical discomfort of early breastfeeding
problems.
Convenience issues
Pressures of employment/school
Worries that breast shape will change
Formula manufacturers manipulate people through their
ads
Doctors and nurses need more lactation training
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20. Why some mothers choose formula
vs. breast milk
Moms given very little time to adjust to changes of
postpartum
Family demands
Non-supportive family/health professionals
Embarrassment
Lack of confidence in self
Feeling that one cannot produce enough milk
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21. Mother’s milk vs. formula milk
Formula milk for 3 days old
babies is no different than
formula milk for 3 months old
infants.
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Breast milk is ingeniously
different every single day;
adapted to the changing needs
of the baby.
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22. Mother’s milk vs. formula milk
Human milk is designed to
support the development of
large brains, capable of
processing and storing lots of
information.
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Cows milk is designed to
support functions, like constant
grazing.
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23. Illness Relative risk
Allergies, eczema 2 to 7 times
Urinary tract infections 2.6 to 5.5
times
Inflammatory bowel disease 1.5
to 1.9 times
Diabetes, type 1 2.4 times
Gastroenteritis 3 times
Hodgkin's lymphoma 1.8 to 6.7
times
Otitis media 2.4 times
Haemophilus influenzae
meningitis 3.8 times
Necrotizing enterocolitis 6 to 10
times
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24. Illness Relative risk
Pneumonia/lower
respiratory tract infection
1.7 to 5 times
Respiratory syncytial virus
infection 3.9 times
Sepsis 2.1 times
Sudden infant death
syndrome 2.0 times
Industrialized-world
hospitalization 3 times
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25. Barriers to Bonding
* A Bottle places a physical barrier
between mom and baby
*Less skin to skin contact
*Less eye contact
* The hormonal connection
between the breastfeeding
mother and baby cannot be
experienced by the bottle
feeding mother
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26. Other Options If Breastfeeding is
Not Possible
Mom can still use her milk, even if she decides not to
breastfeed:
Use a breast pump (electric/manual)
Cup or bowl feeding
Spoon feeding
Eyedropper or feeding syringe
Nursing supplementer
Get milk from donation bank
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27. THE END
There is no freedom of choice for humans
if it has been taken away from them
at the beginning.
Breast-feeding is not a choice,
but an obligation to the choice,
Give your child the freedom of choice.
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28. Additional Resources
La Leche League
World Health
Organization
Community Health
Nurses
Lactation
Consultants
Public Health
Agency of Canada
29. References
Mohrbacher, Nancy, and Stock, Julie. The Breastfeeding Answer Book, 3rd
Edition. Illinois: La Leche Leage International, 2003.
The Breastfeeding Committee for Canada. The Baby-Friendly Iniative in
Community Health Services: a Canadian Implementation Guide. BCC, 2002.
World Health Organization. Evidence for the Ten Steps to Successful
Breastfeeding. Geneva: WHO, 1998.
Class Notes
Google Images
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http://www.mamadearest.ca/en/info/benefits_breastfeeding.htm
http://www.lambtonhealth.on.ca/infant/benefits.asp
http://www.babyfriendly.org.uk/health.asp
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/rhs-ssg/factshts/brstfd_e.html
http://www.caaws.ca/mothersinmotion/baby/feeding_benefits_e.html
Editor's Notes
Most mothers know that breast milk is the more healthier choice then why do a large number chose to formula feed? Most mothers know that breast milk is the more healthier choice then why do a large number chose to formula feed.