Essays on Infant

Doctors are known to provide the best care for women during pregnancy, ensuring that a new baby will soon be born and live a healthy life. On the opposite of that issue, women who are unable to pay for or receive good medical care are...

The United States falls far behind the rest of the developed world in terms of its infant mortality rates. Infant mortality rates are, “associated with a variety of factors such as maternal health, quality, and access to medical care, socioeconomic conditions, and public health practices’”....

The period after childbirth is a very vulnerable time for the infant. The child is prone to various infections and requires a lot of attention from the mother. Neglecting to provide hygienic care for the baby during this time will only increase the chance of...

Mother’s education is an important determinant of her child’s health and mortality. Caldwell (1989) explains that a mother’s education facilitates her integration into a society impacted by traditional customs. Findings from empirical studies show that educated mothers tend to have healthier babies and a higher...

Infant sleep-related deaths are a leading cause of infant mortality and trace back to the unsafe sleeping practices that are followed by parents. Some unsafe sleeping practices including bed-sharing, not positioning the baby in the correct sleeping position, and keeping all extra items out of...

The documentary “What Babies Want” does a great job of presenting an intelligent way to describe the importance of welcoming newborn babies and caring for them. This documentary helps to relay the message that the uses of love and respect are a very powerful tool....

Over the past few decades, infant feeding has been under the spotlight of public opinion. In the United States and other developed countries, debates have arisen about maternal leave policies, breastfeeding in public, and formula food risks. A similar infant feeding debate also exists in...