The Emotional Connection Between Breastfeeding and Motherhood


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Are you a new mother looking to deepen your emotional connection with your baby? Look no further than "The Emotional Connection Between Breastfeeding and Motherhood." This short read book explores the powerful bond that is formed through breastfeeding and how it impacts both mother and baby. In "The Emotional Connection Between Breastfeeding and Motherhood," you will discover the numerous benefits of breastfeeding for both you and your little one. From the hormonal effects of breastfeeding to the role of oxytocin in bonding, this book delves into the science behind the emotional connection that is formed during breastfeeding. One of the key aspects explored in this book is the power of skin-to-skin contact. Learn how this simple act can strengthen the bond between you and your baby and provide them with a sense of security and trust. Additionally, discover the role of prolactin in nurturing behavior and how it contributes to the emotional connection between mother and child. Breastfeeding can sometimes come with challenges, and this book offers guidance on overcoming them. From dealing with pain and discomfort to navigating sleep deprivation, you will find practical tips and advice to help you through these obstacles. You will also learn the importance of seeking support from your partner and loved ones during this journey. As your breastfeeding journey progresses, you will eventually face the emotional journey of weaning. This book provides insights into gradual weaning and emotional adjustment, as well as emotional support during the weaning process. Discover how to transition to other forms of nurturing while still maintaining a strong emotional connection with your child. "The Emotional Connection Between Breastfeeding and Motherhood" also emphasizes the importance of embracing the emotional connection beyond breastfeeding. Engage in quality time and play with your child, express love and affection, and continue to provide emotional support as they grow. In conclusion, this book highlights the lasting emotional impact of breastfeeding and offers guidance on how to nurture and strengthen the bond between mother and child. With its informative content and practical advice, "The Emotional Connection Between Breastfeeding and Motherhood" is a must-read for any new mother. Get your copy today and discover the power of the emotional connection formed through breastfeeding. Plus, for a limited time, you can get "How To Be A Super Mom" 100% free with your purchase. Don't miss out on this incredible offer! This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents The Emotional Connection Between Breastfeeding and Motherhood The Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mother and Baby The Hormonal Effects of Breastfeeding The Role of Oxytocin in Bonding The Power of Skin-to-Skin Contact The Role of Prolactin in Nurturing Behavior Building Trust and Security through Breastfeeding The Importance of Responsive Feeding The Role of Eye Contact and Communication The Comfort and Soothing Aspect of Breastfeeding Overcoming Challenges in Breastfeeding Dealing with Pain and Discomfort Navigating Sleep Deprivation Seeking Support from Partners and Loved Ones The Emotional Journey of Weaning Gradual Weaning and Emotional Adjustment Emotional Support during the Weaning Process Transitioning to Other Forms of Nurturing Embracing the Emotional Connection Beyond Breastfeeding Engaging in Quality Time and Play Expressing Love and Affection Continuing Emotional Support for the Mother Conclusion: The Lasting Emotional Impact of Breastfeeding Frequently Asked Questions




Infant and young child feeding


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The Model Chapter on Infant and Young Child Feeding is intended for use in basic training of health professionals. It describes essential knowledge and basic skills that every health professional who works with mothers and young children should master. The Model Chapter can be used by teachers and students as a complement to textbooks or as a concise reference manual.




Parenting Matters


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Decades of research have demonstrated that the parent-child dyad and the environment of the familyâ€"which includes all primary caregiversâ€"are at the foundation of children's well- being and healthy development. From birth, children are learning and rely on parents and the other caregivers in their lives to protect and care for them. The impact of parents may never be greater than during the earliest years of life, when a child's brain is rapidly developing and when nearly all of her or his experiences are created and shaped by parents and the family environment. Parents help children build and refine their knowledge and skills, charting a trajectory for their health and well-being during childhood and beyond. The experience of parenting also impacts parents themselves. For instance, parenting can enrich and give focus to parents' lives; generate stress or calm; and create any number of emotions, including feelings of happiness, sadness, fulfillment, and anger. Parenting of young children today takes place in the context of significant ongoing developments. These include: a rapidly growing body of science on early childhood, increases in funding for programs and services for families, changing demographics of the U.S. population, and greater diversity of family structure. Additionally, parenting is increasingly being shaped by technology and increased access to information about parenting. Parenting Matters identifies parenting knowledge, attitudes, and practices associated with positive developmental outcomes in children ages 0-8; universal/preventive and targeted strategies used in a variety of settings that have been effective with parents of young children and that support the identified knowledge, attitudes, and practices; and barriers to and facilitators for parents' use of practices that lead to healthy child outcomes as well as their participation in effective programs and services. This report makes recommendations directed at an array of stakeholders, for promoting the wide-scale adoption of effective programs and services for parents and on areas that warrant further research to inform policy and practice. It is meant to serve as a roadmap for the future of parenting policy, research, and practice in the United States.




Breastfeeding


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Breastfeeding: New Anthropological Approaches unites sociocultural, biological, and archaeological anthropological scholarship to spark new conversations and research about breastfeeding. While breastfeeding has become the subject of intense debate in many settings, anthropological perspectives have played a limited role in these conversations. The present volume seeks to broaden discussions around breastfeeding by showcasing fresh insights gleaned from an array of theoretical and methodological approaches, which are grounded in the close study of people across the globe. Drawing on case studies and analyses of key issues in the field, the book highlights the power of anthropological research to illuminate the evolutionary, historical, biological, and sociocultural context of the complex, lived experience of breastfeeding. By bringing together researchers across three anthropological subfields, the volume seeks to produce transformative knowledge about human lactation, breastfeeding, and human milk. This book is a key resource for scholars of medical and biological anthropology, evolutionary biology, bioarchaeology, sociocultural anthropology, and human development. Lactation professionals and peer supporters, midwives, and others who support infant feeding will find the book an essential read.




Counselling for Maternal and Newborn Health Care


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The main aim of this practical Handbookis to strengthen counselling and communication skills of skilled attendants (SAs) and other health providers, helping them to effectively discuss with women, families and communities the key issues surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, postnatal and post-abortion care. Counselling for Maternal and Newborn Health Careis divided into three main sections. Part 1 is an introduction which describes the aims and objectives and the general layout of the Handbook. Part 2 describes the counselling process and outlines the six key steps to effective counselling. It explores the counselling context and factors that influence this context including the socio-economic, gender, and cultural environment. A series of guiding principles is introduced and specific counselling skills are outlined. Part 3 focuses on different maternal and newborn health topics, including general care in the home during pregnancy; birth and emergency planning; danger signs in pregnancy; post-abortion care; support during labor; postnatal care of the mother and newborn; family planning counselling; breastfeeding; women with HIV/AIDS; death and bereavement; women and violence; linking with the community. Each Session contains specific aims and objectives, clearly outlining the skills that will be developed and corresponding learning outcomes. Practical activities have been designed to encourage reflection, provoke discussions, build skills and ensure the local relevance of information. There is a review at the end of each session to ensure the SAs have understood the key points before they progress to subsequent sessions.




Breastfeeding and Catholic Motherhood


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Good for you and your baby . . . now and forever Sheila Kippley shows that not only is breastfeeding the best care you can give your baby, it's also good for you as a Catholic woman. Learn how nursing will deepen your love and develop your habits of meditation and prayer.




Mama's Milk and Me


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Strengthen the Mother-Baby Bond During and After Breastfeeding Perfect gift. An interactive guide, tool and special picture book keepsake that prepares your child and you for the end of nursing. Weaning is a special and emotional transition--get the help you need. If you're a breastfeeding mom, you know on an emotional level that the bond between mother and child is strengthened when breastfeeding. Due to both breast milk itself and the tangible contact of nursing, the connection is also strengthened on a scientific and physical level. This, among other advantages of breastfeeding, is part of what makes weaning so difficult, both for children and mothers. Knowing when to stop breastfeeding, and how to do it in a way that honors and preserves your relationship with your child, can make the process easier and smoother. In Mama's Milk and Me, author and mother Alisha Gaddis provides a loving and interactive guide for taking this inevitable step. Celebrate this new chapter in your life. While weaning comes with its challenges, it also opens the door to experience new and exciting milestones with your child. Just as your child will continue to grow and develop, so too will your relationship. Part of what makes this book a wonderful gift for new moms and mamas with experience is that it doubles as a keepsake. With a fill-in-the-blank format, mothers are provided a space to reflect and work through the emotional process of weaning. In addition, the book includes prompts for ideas on how to celebrate this step with your child. Learn more about: The importance of breastfeeding and the bond between you and your child How to sustain the connection even after breastfeeding stops The exciting changes and developments that await you after weaning If you enjoyed books like The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Made Simple, Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding, or Latch, then you'll want to own Mama's Milk and Me by Emmy Award Winning actor, author, and mother, Alisha Gaddis.




Traumatic Childbirth


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Postpartum depression has become a more recognized mental illness over the past decade as a result of education and increased awareness. Traumatic childbirth, however, is still often overlooked, resulting in a scarcity of information for health professionals. This is in spite of up to 34% of new mothers reporting experiencing a traumatic childbirth and prevalence rates rising for high risk mothers, such as those who experience stillbirth or who had very low birth weight infants. This ground-breaking book brings together an academic, a clinician and a birth trauma activist. Each chapter discusses current research, women’s stories, the common themes in the stories and the implications of these for practice, clinical case studies and a clinician’s insights and recommendations for care. Topics covered include: mothers’ perspectives, fathers’ perspectives, the impact on breastfeeding, the impact on subsequent births, PTSD after childbirth and EMDR treatment for PTSD. This book is a valuable resource for health professionals who come into contact with new mothers, providing the most current and accurate information on traumatic childbirth. It also presents mothers’ experiences in a manner that is accessible to women, their partners, and families.




At the Breast


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In our ironic, "postfeminist" age few experiences inspire the kind of passions that breastfeeding does. For advocates, breastfeeding is both the only way to supply babies with proper nutrition and the "bond" that cements the mother/child relationship. Mother's milk remains "natural" in a world of genetically modified produce and corporate health care. But is it a realistic option for all women? And can a well-intentioned insistence on the necessity of breastfeeding become just another way to cast some women as bad mothers? Linda M. Blum is author of Between Feminism and Labor: The Significance of the Comparable Worth Movement. She teaches sociology and women's studies at the University of New Hampshire, and wrote this book while a Bunting Fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study.




Infant Feeding


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Although infant feeding may be considered the primal form of motherinfant interaction, its treatment as a worthy subject of scientific investigation has only recently ascended to a position of importance. The reasons for our current interest are varied and important. For example, over the past fifty years the methods for studying feeding have improved, whether one speaks of analysing the composition of milk or the synchrony of the dyadic give-and-take during a feeding. Secondly, with breastfeeding rates having risen dramatically recently, the correlates of this societal change are undeniably of increased empirical interest. Finally, the current child obesity epidemic has propelled infant feeding to the forefront of the variety of public health strategies that will be needed to slow this crisis. The contributors to the present volume are all well-established researchers in the area of mother-infant interactions that surround infant feeding. With a mixture of theoretical underpinnings, methodological advances, and samples of current research, this book should serve as a useful reference for scientists and practitioners interested in the behavioral and health issues that surround infant feeding.