Benefits of Breastfeeding
I. Introduction
a. Audience hook: Breastfed children have a 20 percent lower risk of dying between the ages of 28 days and 1 year. (Voices for Americas Children, N.D) in this presentation I will discuss how beneficial breastfeeding is to a child.
b. Thesis statement: Research suggests breastfeeding is a critical step in raising a healthy baby, because it develops a healthy immune system for the child, and it helps build bone structures.
c. Main points:
i. The immune system benefits from the breast milk. ii. Breastfeeding helps the development of bone structure in a baby.
II. Infants are fragile and can catch a disease or infection quickly. Because their bodies and immune system are not fully developed, they must be treated with special care and given the right nourishment. (Show visual aid) a. Breast milk has substances that protect the baby against a wide variety of diseases and infections not only while it is breastfeeding but in some cases after it has weaned. (American Academy of Pediatrics,2012) i. Breast milk helps prevent ear infections, allergies, intestinal disorders, colds, and viruses. ( La Leche League International,2011)
ii. Babies who are breastfed are less likely to get SIDS. ( Rachel R.,2011)
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III. Breast milk is important because, it supplies all the vitamins and nutrients a baby’s body needs to grow properly. a. Sucking at the breast helps development of a baby 's facial and oral muscles.(Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, 2012)
b. Calcium in breast milk is essential for a newborn because it takes up to 2 decades for the skeleton to form. (Carlyn M.,2011)
III. Conclusion
a. Restatement of thesis: Research suggests
a. Audience hook: Breastfed children have a 20 percent lower risk of dying between the ages of 28 days and 1 year. (Voices for Americas Children, N.D) in this presentation I will discuss how beneficial breastfeeding is to a child.
b. Thesis statement: Research suggests breastfeeding is a critical step in raising a healthy baby, because it develops a healthy immune system for the child, and it helps build bone structures.
c. Main points:
i. The immune system benefits from the breast milk. ii. Breastfeeding helps the development of bone structure in a baby.
II. Infants are fragile and can catch a disease or infection quickly. Because their bodies and immune system are not fully developed, they must be treated with special care and given the right nourishment. (Show visual aid) a. Breast milk has substances that protect the baby against a wide variety of diseases and infections not only while it is breastfeeding but in some cases after it has weaned. (American Academy of Pediatrics,2012) i. Breast milk helps prevent ear infections, allergies, intestinal disorders, colds, and viruses. ( La Leche League International,2011)
ii. Babies who are breastfed are less likely to get SIDS. ( Rachel R.,2011)
(Show visual aid)
III. Breast milk is important because, it supplies all the vitamins and nutrients a baby’s body needs to grow properly. a. Sucking at the breast helps development of a baby 's facial and oral muscles.(Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, 2012)
b. Calcium in breast milk is essential for a newborn because it takes up to 2 decades for the skeleton to form. (Carlyn M.,2011)
III. Conclusion
a. Restatement of thesis: Research suggests
References: * (La Leche League International, 2006) Can Breastfeeding Prevent Illnesses? Received from http://www.llli.org/faq/prevention.html * ( Retnner * (Burby.L, The Natural Child Project, 2011) 101 Reasons to Breastfeed Your Child. Received from http://www.naturalchild.org/guest/leslie_burby.html * Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, 2012) Benefits of Breastfeeding for the Infant * (Main. C, Top Ten Reviews, n.d) Infant Bone Development. Received from http://human-skeleton-model-review.toptenreviews.com/infant-bone-development.html * (Ask Dr Sears, family wellness, 2011) 8 Reasons Breastfeeding Reduces SIDS http://www.askdrsears.com/?q=topics/sleep-problems/sids/8-reasons-breastfeeding-reduces-sids * (The Nemours Foundation, 1995-2012) Breastfeeding vs Received from http://womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/government-in-action/national-breastfeeding-campaign/results/images/chart3.gif * (Breastfeeding 911 House Calls, 2011) Breastfeeding Pain Prevention Techniques * (Motherhood Maternity 2012), See what other mom’s had to say Survey. Received from http://www.motherhood.com/Shop_MotherhoodNursing/Breastfeeding_Survey.asp?website_Id=2&mastercategory_Id=MC29