15 Questions
What is a benefit of supporting breastfeeding employees according to Leon-Cava et al (2002)?
Higher employee morale
What is NOT a way employers can help mothers to continue breastfeeding?
Reduce working hours
What is the name of the Australian Breastfeeding Association's accreditation program for employers?
Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace
What is a key aspect of storing expressed breastmilk?
It must be discarded at the end of a feed
What is an example of supporting breastfeeding families in early childhood education and care?
Creating a tailored support plan for each baby
Why may teachers and educators have limited access to lactation breaks and maternity leave?
Because the workforce is becoming increasingly casualised
What percentage of the Australian early childhood education and care workforce is female?
91%
What may have a positive effect on infant feeding attitudes and practices?
Improving working conditions for teachers and educators
According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Children, what is a fundamental right of children?
The right to good quality health care
What is a benefit of breastfeeding for the mother's physical health?
Lower rates of osteoporosis
What is a convenience of breastfeeding for the family?
Income savings
What is a benefit of breastfeeding for the environment?
No water use
What is a legal protection afforded to breastfeeding?
Protection from discrimination based on breastfeeding
What is a benefit of breastfeeding for the economy?
Reduced healthcare costs
What is a benefit of breastfeeding for the child's oral development?
Supports speech, jaw and mouth development
Study Notes
Benefits of Breastfeeding for the Child
- Lower risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI)
- Reduced rate of gastrointestinal illness, respiratory tract infections, and middle ear infections
- Protective effect against overweight and obesity
- Reduced risk of Type 1 and 2 diabetes
- Supports speech, jaw, and mouth development
- Reduced risk of necrotising enterocolitis
- Improved cognitive development
Benefits of Breastfeeding for the Mother
- Improved recovery from childbirth
- Lower rates of postnatal depression
- Protective effect for breast and ovarian cancer
- Lower rates of osteoporosis
- Increased birth spacing
Benefits of Breastfeeding for the Family
- Convenient – no special equipment needed
- Income savings
- Easily portable
- Improved sleep
- Emergency preparedness
Environmental Benefits of Breastfeeding
- Renewable resource
- No water use
- No packaging
- No transport
Economic Benefits of Breastfeeding
- Reduced healthcare costs
- Reduced commercial influence
Supporting Breastfeeding Families
- Breastfeeding is protected anywhere, anytime
- Employers can help mothers continue breastfeeding by providing space and time to express breastmilk, maternity leave, on-site childcare, flexible work schedules, and support for teleworking or working from home
- The Australian Breastfeeding Association has a formal accreditation program for employers, the ‘Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace’ program
- Supporting colleagues by being supportive of mothers who need time and flexibility to breastfeed can help
Supporting Breastfeeding Families in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Mothers may visit the service to feed directly from the breast or provide expressed breastmilk
- Expressed breastmilk must be stored and handled properly, with strict storage guidelines
- A breastfeeding policy and/or procedure, tailored support plan, and staff training are essential
- Refusal of formula samples and marketing, and two-way communication with families are important
This quiz covers the benefits of breastfeeding for both children and mothers, including lower risk of infections, improved cognitive development, and faster recovery from childbirth.
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