Effects of Infant eating habits
An article discussed recent studies New York Times suggesting that the diet of a child during infancy has long lasting effects on eating habits later in life. Studies have shown that people develop taste preferences at a young age. If a child eats healthy foods, they are more likely to eat those later. The same goes for unhealthy foods such as those high in sugar or sodium.
Regarding breastfeeding, studies have shown that breastfed infants are more open to new foods. In addition, a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that breastfed children were more likely to drink water to six years instead of sugary drinks. They were also more likely to eat fruits and vegetables.
"Breastfeeding has many benefits for babies, including a lower risk of death syndrome, diabetes, respiratory and ear infections Sudden Infant, skin allergies and obesity later in life, "says Carol Chornock, RN, IBCLC, coordinator of breastfeeding Adventist hospital Shady Grove. "Our doctors and staff are trained and educated to help new mothers get off to the best start for breastfeeding."
First Hospital in Maryland
Shady Grove Adventist recently became the first hospital in Maryland to get world Baby-Friendly designation by the United Nations Fund for the World health Organization and. it recognizes hospitals that offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding.
to obtain the designation, the hospital must comply with 10 standards. This includes helping mothers start breastfeeding within one hour of birth. It also includes "rooming-in", allowing mothers and infants to remain together 24 hours per day.
The Washington Post recently published an article about how more US hospitals adapt Baby-friendly practices.
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