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Do undersized infants who are breastfed develop higher IQs than undersized infants who are not breastfed?
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Does breastfeeding make babies smarter?
Will children have a higher IQ if they are breastfed?
Why are apical pulse usually taken on infants and children?
because infants have higher average pulse rates.
What are the advantages of exclusive breastfeeding for the baby?
breastfed children have a higher IQ and tend to be leaner with less digestive problems than formula fed babies.
Do twins have a higher chance of being shaken than single infants?
Twins are at higher risk for being shaken than single infants. Boys are also more likely than girls to be shaken.
What are three benefits of breast feeding?
Besides being an integral part of a mother-child bonding experience when available, here are some other important reasons to consider breastfeeding: === === * Breast milk is the most complete form of nutrition for infants. A mother's milk has just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein that is needed for a baby's growth and development. Most babies find it easier to digest breast milk than they do formula. * As a result, breastfed infants grow exactly the way they should. They tend to gain less unnecessary weight and to be leaner. This may result in being less overweight later in life. * Premature babies do better when breastfed compared to premature babies who are fed formula. * Breastfed babies score slightly higher on IQ tests, especially babies who were born pre-maturely. * Nursing uses up extra calories, making it easier to lose the pounds of pregnancy. It also helps the uterus to get back to its original size and lessens any bleeding a woman may have after giving birth. * Breastfeeding, especially exclusive breastfeeding (no supplementing with formula), delays the return of normal ovulation and menstrual cycles. (However, you should still talk with your doctor or nurse about birth control choices.) * Breastfeeding lowers the risk of breast and ovarian cancers, and possibly the risk of hip fractures and osteoporosis after menopause. * Breastfeeding makes your life easier. It saves time and money. You do not have to purchase, measure, and mix formula. There are no bottles to warm in the middle of the night! * A mother can give her baby immediate satisfaction by providing her breast milk when her baby is hungry. * Breastfeeding requires a mother to take some quiet relaxed time for herself and her baby. * Breastfeeding can help a mother to bond with her baby. Physical contact is important to newborns and can help them feel more secure, warm and comforted. * Breastfeeding mothers may have increased self-confidence and feelings of closeness and bonding with their infants. * Breastfeeding saves on health care costs. Total medical care costs for the nation are lower for fully breastfed infants than never-breastfed infants since breastfed infants typically need fewer sick care visits, prescriptions, and hospitalizations. * Breastfeeding contributes to a more productive workforce. Breastfeeding mothers miss less work, as their infants are sick less often. Employer medical costs also are lower and employee productivity is higher. * Breastfeeding is better for our environment because there is less trash and plastic waste compared to that produced by formula cans and bottle supplies. === === === === * Breast milk has agents (called antibodies) in it to help protect infants from bacteria and viruses. Recent studies show that babies who are not exclusively breastfed for 6 months are more likely to develop a wide range of infectious diseases including ear infections, diarrhea, respiratory illnesses and have more hospitalizations. Also, infants who are not breastfed have a 21% higher postneonatal infant mortality rate in the U.S. * Some studies suggest that infants who are not breastfed have higher rates of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in the first year of life, and higher rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, lymphoma, leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, overweight and obesity, high cholesterol and asthma. More research in these areas is needed (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2005). * Babies who are not breastfed are sick more often and have more doctor's visits. * Also, when you breastfeed, there are no bottles and nipples to sterilize. Unlike human milk straight from the breast, infant formula has a chance of being contaminated. Source: http://www.4woman.gov/Breastfeeding/index.cfm?page=227
The definition of a high infant mortality rate?
Statistically higher than average death rates amongst infants.
Why are infants and young children at higher risk for getting a foodborne illness?
there immune system is not built up yet.
How toxic is sewer gas to infants?
Sewer Gas (Mostly Methane) is harmful if breathed for an extended period of time, in Infants the risk would be significantly higher. As they would require less time to become poisoned.
Can we do away with memory in our desire to develop higher-order thingking skills?
No, if we did we would fail to remember what we were trying to develop.
Does the mothers age play a role in premature birth?
Young, teenage mothers are at a higher risk for having premature infants.
in learning can you do away with memory in your desire to develop higher order thinking skill?
You cannot do away with memory in your desire to develop higher-order thinking skills. The ability to obtain higher-order thinking is dependent on the ability to remember what you have already learned.
How can you develop your world?
By seeking higher education and making something of yourself.
