Hunger and Poverty

Hunger and Poverty is a major burden in the world today.

Number of hungry people in the world

925 million hungry people in 2010

Number of hungry people, 1969-2010
http://www.worldhunger.org/

It is said that poverty is the principal cause of hunger.  There are so many children right around us that are facing some form of hunger or poverty issues.  I have observed children with in my community that lack the proper nourishment and basic needs.  Some even within my class act as if they are not eating enough.  I have seen children with poor hygiene issues.  It is really sadden because some of the parents just don't care or put forth effort to ensure that their children needs are met.  On the other hand, there are families that lack the resources to take care of their families.  The children that suffers from hunger tend to have health issues and are very underweight.  I have notice that the most food some of the children receive is at school, and then they try to eat enough to cover them until they return.  That is really heart breaking, to know that some parents have the access to the various government funds as food stamps, TANF, welfare and others but still lack to provide the children with the proper needs.

I chose to research poverty and hunger in India.  India appears to be one of the world devasted nation when it comes to poverty and hunger.  Many children are so malnutrition that at the age of 5 years old they appear to be only one or two because of the lack of nourishment.  Comparing our state to others we are blessed to have the opportunity to be able to have access to the many choices of food. 

http://www.solcomhouse.com/ has some very interesting facts about hunger.

Child Development and Public Health

Breastfeeding

I decide to choose the public health topic on breastfeeding, because I am a parent whom participated in breastfeeding.  It is meaningful to me because it gave me the opportunity to experience it personally.  The nutrients, vitamins, and the antibodies my child received from breastfeeding help him to fight off various illness and infection.  My son use to suffer from eczema but since I was breastfeeding him the symptoms only appear if he ate things he was allergic to.   It is said that breastfeed baby are healthy babies.  When breastfeeding there is bond and attachment developed.  My benefits from breastfeeding were I lost weigh while doing it.  I encourage people to at least try it before they actually say no.

Breastfeeding around the World

I decide to research various countries on breastfeeding.  In France it is said that 50 percent of mothers breastfeeds, and 30 percent stop after the 3 months.  In Ireland breastfeeding is very rare; some mothers will try it but decide that it is not working for them and stop.  In the United Kingdom breastfeeding is very much taboo.  They majority of people there don’t think it is appropriate to breastfeed in public.  Most midwives are pro-breastfeeding.  African women often come to the experience of breastfeeding with little or no doubt and trust in their ability to produce enough milk or milk of the right quantity.  Many people have various opinions on whether to breastfeed or not to breastfeed.  Breastfeeding offer a lot of healthy benefits that will help the child.  My opinion is to research the benefits of it and encourage mothers to try it at least one time before they decide it is not for them. 

www.breastfeed.com

 

Personal Birthing Experience/Around the World Experience

Special Moment

My personal birthing experience was very an adventure because I didn’t know exactly what to expect.  I can truly say it was an unforgettable moment.  It’s amazing to know how the body is able to develop and deliver another human being.  Nine years ago,   I deliver a 6 lbs 4.2 oz healthy little boy.  I had the opportunity to deliver him naturally.  However, within my pregnancy I learned about breastfeeding, which I was able to experience that as well.  However, his father wasn’t so thrill about breastfeeding, because that meant my son always had to be with me.  My son was strictly breastfeed; he didn’t really intake a bottle until I went back to work.  When I returned home from work it was back to the routine.    It was a delightful experience to feel the bond between me and my child.  I had so much support from my family, child’s father family and the staff at the hospital when my son was delivered.  I spent 6 weeks bonding and caring with my child before retuning to work.  At my grandmother house during those six week I was to focus on taking care of my son and allowing my body to heal.  I could not do any house work or go visit others until my son was at least a month of age.  Most older people believe that you should allow your body to heal before you start going places and doing regular activities.    

Comparing childbirth around the world

India maternal and child health is a major problem in India

Maternal mortality: 540 in 100,000 compared to 10 in 100,000 in the U.S.

Infant mortality: 63 in 1000 compared to 7.5 in 1000 in the U.S.

Two-third of women gives birth in their villages or home without skilled attendant

The hospital in India provide quality medical services & 1^st class infrastructure

Medical cost for prenatal care and childbirth in the US is around 7,600 that sum up to 300,000 in India

Normal delivery is $250 -$375

Caesarian section could be $625 and 2,500

After birth many fascinating aspects f Indian customs and rituals like Godbharai, namakaran etc. are performed

The enforcement of rest and physical and emotional support while establishing maternal bonding