Breastfeeding

I have two daughters.  I wanted to breastfeed both of them, but unfortunately my first daughter wasn’t latching onto my breast.  Once I had my second daughter, I was very discourage about breastfeeding. I thought about not doing it, because I was saddened that my oldest daughter did not do it.  However, after talking to the lactation nurse, she informed me that I should give it another try.  I am glad I took her advice.  Breastfeeding my second daughter assist us with bonding.  My first daughter and I are very close, but I wished I was able to bond with her the same way I bonded with her sister.  Breastfeeding is the best way to go! It’s free, and healthier than formula.

In London, women from black ethnic backgrounds and mothers born outside of the UK are significantly more likely to breastfeed despite many living in deprived circumstances. 87% of mothers in London initiated breastfeeding in the first few days after birth compared to 74% for England.  68% of mothers in London partially or exclusively breastfed 6 to 8 weeks after birth compared to 47% for England. ("Breastfeeding initiation high," )

It was very interesting how the reporter compared London to England. Moreover it was very interesting how over half of the women in London initiated breastfeeding in the first few days.   

Reference:

Breastfeeding initiation high in london but drop-off rates could be improved. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.gov.uk/government/news/breastfeeding-initiation-high-in-london-but-drop-off-rates-could-be-improved

Birthing Experience

My first birthing experience was horrible! I was in labor for three days, and it was very painful.  I don’t think nothing can get your mind prepared for child birth.  I remember being nervous and scared.  I was really frightened when I heard the doctor say, “We need to prepare her for a c-section.”  However, at the point I did not care how they were going to deliver my daughter.  I just wanted her out! Once I heard my baby cry for the first time, I forgot about the pain, morning sickness, and all the extra weight I was carrying.  That moment was priceless.  I was so happy to be a mom!

I choose this example, because we all go through things in go life, but we must through pain in order to see the true meaning of happiness!  

While reading about how births happen in South Africa, I became sadden by how horrible they are treated there.  I am so happy to live in the United States of America.

§  Those women experience verbal and physical abuse. HIV-positive women are commonly taunted by nurses about enjoying sex and blaming them for getting pregnant if they knew about their HIV-status. Many were told they should receive no care because they were migrants. Being shouted at for "messing up" when they bled on the bed during labor, they were ordered to clean it up.

§  They were pinched, slapped, and handled roughly during labor.

§  Nurses continuously ignored calls for help.

§  Serious treatment delays.

§  Facilities denied referral letters for pregnancy or childbirth related problems.

§  After delivery, the mother and baby are left unattended for very long periods.

§  Women are discharged inappropriately.

§  Women sent home with no antibiotics or pain medication.

§  Women in labor women were refused admission, they were not even examined.

§  Women sent home after Cesarean section with no medications, painkillers, antibiotics, etc. ( Nordqvist , 2011)

I couldn’t believe the things I was reading. It is horrible!  I am grateful to mention in there is NO similarities! I could not imagine none of these things happening to anyone.

Reference:

Nordqvist , C. (2011, August 08). The shocking truth about giving birth in South Africa. Retrieved from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/232413

NAEYC AND DEC CODE OF ETHICS

NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct

 I-1.3—To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child. Children are unique and they all learn at different levels.

I-1.4—To appreciate the vulnerability of children and their dependence on adults. Children are very vulnerable so we must be careful what we do as adults as we shape the lives of children. 

 

I-1.5—To create and maintain safe and healthy settings that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and that respect their dignity and their contributions. If the environment is created to learning for children more creativity will happen the classroom setting.

 

 

 

The Code of Ethics of the Division for Early Childhood (DEC)

 

Enhancement of Children’s and Families’ Quality of Lives

1. We shall demonstrate our respect and concern for children, families, colleagues, and others with

whom we work, honoring their beliefs, values, customs, languages, and culture.

2. We shall recognize our responsibility to improve the developmental outcomes of children and to

provide services and supports in a fair and equitable manner to all families and children.

3. We shall recognize and respect the dignity, diversity, and autonomy of the families and children

we serve.

References

NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf

The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics.

http://www.dec-sped.org/

 

 

  
 




  

 

Course Resources:

National Association for the Education of Young Children
http://www.naeyc.org/

The Division for Early Childhood
http://www.dec-sped.org/

Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
http://www.zerotothree.org/

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/earlychildhood/

Resources for Creative Teaching in Early Childhood Education - 2nd edition

by Darlene S. Hamilton

 

 



• www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200707/ClusterResources.pdf

 

Elizabeth Peabody Quote:

The advantage to the community in utilizing the age from 4 to 6 in training the hand and eye; in developing the habits of cleanliness, politeness, self-control, urbanity, industry; in training the mind to understand numbers and geometric forms, to invent combinations of figures and shapes, and to represent them with the pencil—these and other valuable lessons… will, I think, ultimately prevail in securing to us the establishment of this beneficent institution in all the city school systems of our country.

 

Maria Montessori

"The child's work is nothing more or less than man-building! Day after day, hour after hour, from minute to minute, that incessant labour goes on. There must be no break in his activities, for that would mean death. He must surmount every obstacle in his path, he must vanquish every difficulty. Humanity, unaware of what it is doing, has blocked his path of development with countless difficulties; so that the child's labour through the ages has been broken by cries of lamentation and drenched in tears. Now that we know what he suffers; now that we realise the fatal consequences of frustrating this development which goes to form the man, we have been awakened to the consciousness of the need for a new kind of social crusade - a social campaign on behalf of the noblest of beings, the least protected of all workers - the child. Let humanity awake! Let her give the child such conditions of living as he requires - if he is to achieve his task - which is sacred - no longer amid strife and lamenting, but full of joy, and aided by the society in which he lives."

Quote About Passion, Motivation, and Wisdom

“…I feel like I have a commitment to giving people services that other people offered me because it gave me opportunities to make doors open…”

Raymond Hernandez

Hernandez, R. (n.d.). “The passion for early childhood” [Web] Laureate Education, Inc. (2010).. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_2_1&url=/webapps/blackboard/execute/launcher?type=Course&id=_4065619_1&url=

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Personal Childhood Web

While growing up my mother always pushed me to do my best in everything. She always put me and my siblings first. She never put us in daycare. It wasn't because she didn't have the funds, but it was due to she felt it was responsibility to be home with us. Without her I probably wouldn't have strive so hard to be the person I am today. I would like to thank Gloria Branch for molding me into the mother, and wife that I am.

Next person is my dad! God knows growing up wasn't the easiest task in my household, but I truly thank my dad for everything. Growing up my dad was an alcoholic. He didn't go into rehab until I was in ninth grade, but it was one of the best decisions he ever made. I respect my father so much for not giving up. I know it was a challenge, but he stuck with it. Till this day my dad still treats me as his "baby girl" Without receiving that unconditional love from him I wouldn’t know how my husband was supposed to treat me. Thanks Jasper Branch for being a strong role model to me.

While growing up I ran track. My track coach and his wife treated me as if I was one of their children. If I needed help with school work, personal issues, or needed a shoulder to cry on they were always there for me. It's not too often that adults are willing to listen to a child, but I am grateful that these two took the time out to listen to me. Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Washington!

My final person who had an impact on me while growing up was my high school track coach. I looked up (and still do) to her as a role model. She did everything I wanted to do. She ran track while she was in high school, college as well as other professional meets. She was a teacher and most of all she was a mentor to young girls. If it wasn't for her I probably would have been in jail. (Seriously) I can't thank her enough for helping me! Thanks Courtney Carr