weaning

the addition of adding other foods to a diet, but not completely stopping or ceasing

breastfeeding

when did breastfeeding rates start to initially decline (i.e. in Britain), particularly

among the wealthy population?

16th-17th century and through the 18th century

which month did women historically think was the most important to breastfeed

during?

the summer (due to food spoilage)

what three ingredients made up the first commercial formula? (early 1800's/19th

century)

-wheat flour

-cows milk

-sugar

what was, and still is today, one of the biggest reasons why mothers quit

breastfeeding?

mothers report not producing enough milk

when did bottle feeding become the "new norm", thus, causing breastfeeding rates to

continue to decline?

20th century (particularly, mid 1900's) (1950's-1970's)

what is the WHO code?

an attempt to prevent excessive marketing of ABM (artificial baby milk) and to bring

awareness of benefits of breastfeeding (although this code is not law in many

countries as it interferes with marketing & freedom)

breastfeeding education to pubic is critical!

what are some other breastfeeding barriers mothers have?

-sexual vs functional aspects of breasts

-women in the workplace

-"im not producing enough milk"

-lack of support from medical profession