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Breastfeeding

Written by Anppcan Team
Saturday, 14 August 2010
Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and beneficial acts a mother can do for her child. Breastfeeding is the feeding of young child with breast Milk directly from female Human breasts rather than from a baby bottle or other container. In the half hour after birth, the baby's suckling reflex is strongest, and the baby is more alert, so it is the ideal time to start breastfeeding. When babies young unable to eat food but only feed they have to is sucking mother breast and swallowing milk but Little mothers breastfeed for six months or more, without the addition of solid food or other. Human breast milk is the healthiest form of milk for babies. There are few exceptions, such as when the mother is taking certain drugs or if she is Unhealthy. Mother must Breastfeed the baby when shows signs of hunger, Breastfeeding at least every three hours helps to maintain milk production although eight breastfeeding every 24 hours keeps their milk production high However it may be important to recognize whenever a baby is hungry. Breastfeeding benefits to child Breastfeeding is an important role to child and numerous benefits listed down: · Well breastfed baby becomes a strong body and Healthy · Breastfeeding protects Most of child diseases and lower baby from the infections also is a Protection against ear infections, respiratory illnesses, and kidney infections too guards invading germs. · Breastfeeding Reduce stomach upsets and also Reduce risk of childhood diabetes · Breastfeeding for at least six months seems to offer the most protection and breastfeeding for six months or more makes it less likely that your baby will go on to develop food or respiratory allergies. ·There is possible connection between breastfeeding and higher IQs. Babies breastfed for six months or more seem to have the most advantage, the fatty acids in breast milk play the biggest role in a baby's brain development. ·Breastfeeding has any effect on a child's weight later in life has been a matter of debate for some time. ·Breastfeeding for more than six months appears to reduce a child's risk of developing insulin-dependent. Children who were breastfed for less than three months and exposed to milk before 4 months had about 1.5 times the risk of developing the disease. Breastfeeding Benefits to Mother Breasfeeding has many benefits to mother and some of them is listed down: · The longer women breastfeed, the more they're protected against breast and ovarian cancer. For breast cancer, nursing for at least a year appears to have the most protective effect. · Breastfeeding loss and reduces mother weight without exercise · Breastfeeding Promotes emotional health. Not only is good for mother's body, too it's good for her mind. Breastfeeding reduce mothers depression · Breastfeeding Reduce risk of breast, ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancers A baby-friendly community. Ø Knows that a well breastfed baby becomes a strong and intelligent member of the community – good breastfeeding is an investment to the community. Ø Ensures all pregnant women know about the benefits and management of breastfeeding Ø Supports mothers to initiate (within 1 hour of birth) and maintain breastfeeding Ø Encourages and supports mothers to feed a baby on breast-milk alone without giving anything else (even water) until the age of 6 months Ø Encourages continued breastfeeding and appropriate-timely introduction of complementary foods for children 6 months to 2 years Ø Provides a supportive environment for mothers to have the time to breastfeed and care for their children Ø Ensures mothers have a variety of nutritious foods (e.g. fruits, vegetables, meats, and eggs) to eat and clean water to drink, in order to produce the best breast-milk for the baby Ø Knows that breastfeeding is not the responsibility of the mother alone but that of the entire community – they all join together to support and encourage effective breastfeeding! Health service providers and health services will. Ø Informs all pregnant women about the benefits and management of breastfeeding Ø Helps mothers initiate breastfeeding within a half-hour of birth Ø Shows mothers how to breastfeed, and how to maintain lactation even if they should be separated from their infants Ø Gives newborn infants no food or drink other than breast-milk unless medically indicated Ø Encourages breastfeeding on demand Ø Gives no artificial teats or pacifiers (also called dummies or soothers) to breastfeeding infants Ø Fosters the establishment of breastfeeding support groups and refer mothers to them on discharge from hospital or clinic By : Anppcan Somaliland Chapter
Last Updated ( Saturday, 14 August 2010 )

State of Childhood

Written by Anppcan Team
Saturday, 17 July 2010
The period between infancy (about 1-2 years) and pubescence. Most of the physical and mental development of a person takes place in childhood. It is the critical period for establishing good habits of both exercise and nutrition which can last a lifetimeBy the age of seven, nearly all of the motor control mechanisms in the brain are present and the child is rapidly developing motor skills.During the major growth spurts (usually experienced by girls between the ages of 9 and 12 years, and by boys between 11 and 14 years) reasonable exercise encourages growth of muscles, tendons, and bones, but excessive exercise can permanently damage bones and joints.Most experts agree that, although exercise during childhood is important, the emphasis should be on fun. There are both physical and mental dangers if children are forced into activities for which they are not ready. Parents should work with expert coaches and the child, to ensure that exercises are appropriate and carry little risk of permanent injuryAnppcan Somaliland Chapter
Last Updated ( Saturday, 17 July 2010 )

Child Abuse and Neglect

Written by Anppcan Team
Saturday, 17 July 2010
ANPPCAN is committed to increasing advocacy of the protection of the next generation of this world. The first step is to properly define and inform as to what could be hindering the youth of this generation.There are many ways to describe Child Abuse and Neglect, as it is a broad and wide-ranging problem that affects children all over the globe. We’ve partnered with like-minded organizations to address the many problems faced and throughout this process we have come up with a very specific and wide-ranging definition to assist us in these battles.Child Abuse and Neglect is any act that directly or indirectly hinders the ability of a child to learn, grow and thrive in their environment. It is crucial that the children’s best interests are at hand in all stages of development.This is only the first step. Identifying the problems and finding solutions that work for everybody involved is absolutely crucial. It’s our hope that you will assist us in protecting our most valuable resource: Children. DefinitionsChild abuse: Is the physical, emotional or sexula exploitation of children by parents, guardians, or others.Physical abuse is physical injury (ranging from minor bruises to severe fractures or death) as a result of punching, beating, kicking, biting, shaking, throwing, stabbing, chocking, hitting (with a hand, stick, strap, or other object), or otherwise harming a child. Such injury is considered abuse regardless of whether the person intended to hurt the child or not.Sexual abuse includesactivitiesby a parent, aretaker of any person such as fondling a child's genitals, penetrating, incest, rape, sodomy, indecent exposure, and exploitation through prostitution or the production of pornographic materials.Emotional abuse is a pattern of behavior that impairs a child's emotional development or sense of self-worth. This may include constant criticism, threats, or rejections, as well as witholding love, support, or guidance. Emotional abuse is often difficult to prove and, therefore, child protective services may not be able to intervene without evidence of harm to the child. Emotional abuse is almost always present when other forms are identified. Child neglect: Is the failure to provide for a child's basic needs. Neglect may be:Physical ( such as failure to provide necessary food or shelter, or lack of appropriate supervision)Medical (such as failure to provide necessary medical or mental health treatment)Educational (such as failure to educate a child or attend to special educational needs)Emotional (such as inattention to a child's emotional needs, failure to providepsychological care, or permitting the child to used dangerous subtances like alcohol or other drugs) Hence, child abuse and neglect which is the theme of advocacy is the physical, emotional or sexual exploitation, and the failure to provide the basic needs of children by parents, guardians, or others. Source: annpcan.org
Last Updated ( Saturday, 17 July 2010 )

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