This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Under what conditions should a woman not be encouraged to breastfeed her baby? What will be an ... (Read 32 times)

krzymel

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 548
Under what conditions should a woman not be encouraged to breastfeed her baby?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain the factors that might be considered when making the decision to breastfeed.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

kristenb95

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Answer to Question 1

A mother should be discouraged from breastfeeding if (1) she has a communicable or chronic disease such as AIDS, (2) she is taking medication that is harmful to the baby, or (3) she is a drug or alcohol abuser.

Answer to Question 2

The decision to breastfeed is dependent on a number of factors,such as personal knowledge, experience, and support of friends and family. Age, income, cultural practices, and work demands also influence the decision.




kristenb95

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318

 

Did you know?

Eating food that has been cooked with poppy seeds may cause you to fail a drug screening test, because the seeds contain enough opiate alkaloids to register as a positive.

Did you know?

Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

Did you know?

About 3.2 billion people, nearly half the world population, are at risk for malaria. In 2015, there are about 214 million malaria cases and an estimated 438,000 malaria deaths.

Did you know?

Atropine, along with scopolamine and hyoscyamine, is found in the Datura stramonium plant, which gives hallucinogenic effects and is also known as locoweed.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library