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Denning [Date] [Course title]
, Breastfeeding recommendations, Trends & the Medical Advantages of Breastfeeding - Answer:
health benefits associated with breastfeeding: INFANTS - Answer: -Species specific
-Easy to digest (less constipation and diarrhea)
-Reduces risk of obesity in baby and adult
-Protects against allergies and infections
-Mother and infant bonding increased
-Increase in oral, brain, and visual development
health benefits associated with breastfeeding: MOTHER - Answer: -Faster recovery from childbirth
-Protection against breast, ovarian, and uterine cancers - less bleeding
-Convenience
-Less expensive
-Diapers do not smell
How do you know when the link between breastfeeding & health outcomes is strong? - Answer: -
Sample size
-Peer reviewed journals/blind -peer review
-Meta analysis
-Study designs
-How was breastfeeding measured?
-How far back are the participants asked to recall the breastfeeding dosage?
Breastfeeding reduces maternal risk of: - Answer: -breast cancer
-ovarian cancer
-cardiovascular disease and hyperlipidemia
-hypertension
-obesity
-type 2 diabetes