Create a teaching tool to promote breastfeeding. The material created to educate new mothers on breastfeeding will influence the mother’s decision to breastfeed, including duration, based on the quality and content of the teaching.
Your teaching tool will be a trifold and must include this relevant content for a mother considering the risks and benefits of breastfeeding a newborn.
Explain how breast milk is formed in the mammary glands and the physiology of breast milk
Include two 2030 National Health Goals related to newborn nutrition to support breast feeding as the best choice. See the links below:
https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/infants/increase-proportion-infants-who-are-breastfed-exclusively-through-age-6-months-mich-15
https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/infants/increase-proportion-infants-who-are-breastfed-1-year-mich-16
Discuss the advantages of breastfeeding related to immunities transferred to the newborn
Describe three additional benefits of breast feeding with supporting rationales
Include at least two supporting resources
Full Answer Section
- Supply and Demand: The more your baby suckles, the more milk your body produces (supply and demand cycle). This ensures your baby gets the perfect amount of milk they need as they grow.
Panel 2: Building a Healthy Nation - National Health Goals
- Did you know? The U.S. aims to increase the number of babies breastfed exclusively for 6 months (Healthy People 2030: MICH-15) and to increase breastfeeding rates overall at 1 year (Healthy People 2030: MICH-16).
- Why is breastfeeding so important? Breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for your baby and offers numerous health benefits for both mother and child.
Panel 3: Pass it On: The Gift of Immunity
- Breast Milk's Superpower: Breast milk contains antibodies passed from you to your baby, giving them a natural defense against common illnesses like colds, ear infections, and diarrhea.
- Long-Term Protection: Breastfeeding can even help reduce the risk of allergies, asthma, and certain childhood diseases.
Panel 4: Breastfeeding Benefits for You and Your Baby
- Bonding and Love: Skin-to-skin contact during breastfeeding promotes emotional connection and strengthens the loving bond between you and your baby.
- Convenience and Cost-Saving: Breast milk is always available, perfectly at the right temperature, and free! No need for formula or sterilizing bottles.
- Faster Recovery for Mom: Breastfeeding can help your uterus shrink back to its pre-pregnancy size faster and may even reduce the risk of postpartum depression.
Additional Resources:
Back Panel:
- Call to Action: Talk to your doctor or a lactation consultant for breastfeeding support and guidance.
- Empowering Message: You have the power to give your baby the best possible start in life through breastfeeding!
Note:
- Use high-quality, colorful images throughout the tri-fold to keep it visually appealing.
- Keep the language clear, concise, and easy to understand for new mothers.
- Consider including additional sections on common breastfeeding challenges and solutions for a more comprehensive resource.