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    The research proposed suggest that breast-fed babies are more intelligent than formula-fed babies. The independent variable is if a child was breast-fed or not. The dependent variable is the child’s IQ based on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS). Other important concepts to be understood is that this was a study and not an experiment‚ so the data could be skewed because it is based on the mothers self-reports of how much the child was breast-fed at the one-year examination. Sample of

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    Throughout human history‚ breast-feeding mothers sleeping alongside their infants constituted a marvelously adaptive system in which both the mothers’ and infants’ sleep physiology and health were connected in beneficial ways. By sleeping next to its mother‚ the infant receives protection‚ warmth‚ emotional reassurance‚ and breast milk - in just the forms and quantities that nature intended. This sleeping arrangement helps the parents to have better access to respond quickly if they cry‚ chokes

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    When you have a baby‚ you want to do everything within your power to keep that precious life safe. Consequently‚ you will want to choose the safest and best car seat on the market. To make this choice‚ you need to know which seats are the best when it comes to keeping your baby and toddler safe. Read below for our list of the best car seats for babies and toddlers. Selecting any of these seats will serve you well as you seek to keep your child safe: Infant Seats: Rear-Facing Only: This type of seat

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    There are several instructions that are very essential and every mother should be aware of. Firstly ‚Mothers should not give newborn infants Supplements (water‚glucose water ‚ formula‚ and other fluids) unless requested by a doctor when a therapeutic sign exists. Feedings ought to visit‚ no less than ten times for every 24 hours in an initial couple of days after birth. Subsequent to breastfeeding is settled‚ the recurrence of feeding may decrease to roughly 8 times for every 24 hours‚ however

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    The Benefits of Breastfeeding The Benefits of Breastfeeding At birth‚ 74% to 81.9% of babies are breastfed. Those numbers decrease dramatically within the first six months of life. It is estimated that only 43.5% to 60.6% of infants are breastfed by the time they reach six months of age (Ricci‚ Kyle & Carman‚ 2013). There are some circumstances when breastfeeding an infant is contraindicated‚ such as in the presence of maternal HIV or active tuberculosis. Breastfeeding should also be avoided if

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    Breastfeeding Bottle vs breastfeeding. As a nurse‚ I will tell the young mother that breastfeeding is always better than bottle feeding. As a new parent‚ it is her responsibility to make sure her baby will get off to a good nutritional start. Breastfeeding does have its’ benefits. There is no doubt that breastfeeding contains all the nutrients your baby needs for proper growth and development. Studies prove that breast milk provides optimal health benefits for your newborn. Mother ’s milk

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    Breastfeeding Policy Carrie "Shellie" Cobbs Health Care Policy: The Past and the Future HCS 455 Mark Haddock July 20‚ 2014 Breastfeeding Policy Breastfeeding is the most importance nutrition a newborn can receive. The benefits of breastfeeding are tremendous. The Surgeon General states‚ “Breastfeeding protects babies from infections and illnesses that include diarrhea‚ ear infections and pneumonia‚ breastfed babies are less likely to develop asthma‚ children who are breastfed for six months are

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    Case Study -- Infant Formula vs. Human Milk Mrs. Lafayette is uncertain whether she should breastfeed or formula feed her baby. She heard that both are equally nutritious. Based on the positions of the American Academy of Pediatrics‚ the American Medical Association‚ and the World Health Organization‚ share factual information about each to help Mrs. Lafayette make an informed decision when her baby is born. 1. What is the position of health organizations‚ such as the American Academy of Pediatrics

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    Breastfeed or Bottle-Feed?

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    Is the mom going to breastfeed or bottle-feed? I must tell you that breast milk is usually best for your baby. -Each mother’s breast milk is made especially for their own newborn. It contains all the Vit.‚ Min. & iron that your baby needs( where as bottle milk has as little as 5-10% of all vit.‚ min.‚ & iron that are used by your baby.) Breast milk also continues to chg. as your baby grows to meet the changing needs of your infant‚ no formula is capable of such a chg. Breast milk contains protecting

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    Breastfeeding: Numerous Benefits for Mom and Baby Parents care for a child should begin from the moment of conception. For Every child that is born‚ the mother has the choice to bottle feed or breastfeed her baby. The benefits of breastfeeding are not just in the first year; many of the benefits last a lifetime. However‚ many parents do not know how beneficial breast milk is for a child. These days‚ mothers use busy schedules as an excuse not to breastfeed their baby. For years‚ doctors and specialist

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