Decline of Breast-feeding

Decline in breast feeding.

Information on whether mothers intended to breast feed and whether they actually did so one month after delivery has been recorded for all mothers in Sheffield during the last 15 years, and changes in the last 10 years have been reported. There was a steady increase in the percentage of mothers intending to breast feed and in those who did so in the 1970s. From 1984-8, however, there has been a...

[Breast feeding].

The research that was carried out with comparative groups showed the influence of the work done by a coordinated health group on the prolonged natural lactation. This experience has proved the evident reduction of percentages of malnutrition and diarrhoea in children under 6 months of age.

Breast feeding.

Decline in breast feeding, who is to be blamed?!! A study of knowledge, attitude and practice of breast feeding amongst nurses.

OBJECTIVES Breast-feeding is on the decline. Very often the first introduction to bottle-feeding is facilitated in the maternity units. This reduces the chances for the mother to breast feed successfully. The objective of the study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices of breast-feeding amongst the nurses working in the maternity units. SUBJECTS Nurses working in the maternity...

breast feeding transmission of brucellosis

conclusion applying serologic tests for infant whose mother is suspected of brucellosis seems logical. patient the patient was a 3.5 month infant with irritability, loss of appetite and immobility of left hip joint since 10 days ago. there was no medical problem during fetal and neonatal period of his life. the infant nutrition was provided by breast feeding. about one month ago his mother has ...