https://padlet.com/kymisobelkelly/dzc42m87hz6pythr en-us 2022-10-28 04:52:46 UTC 2025-12-06 11:43:08 UTC hello@padlet.com kymisobelkelly https://padlet.com/kymisobelkelly/dzc42m87hz6pythr/wish/2360140045 Breastfeeding is not common in Japan- only 37% of babies are still breastfed at 6 months]]> 2022-10-28 04:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kymisobelkelly/dzc42m87hz6pythr/wish/2360140045 kymisobelkelly https://padlet.com/kymisobelkelly/dzc42m87hz6pythr/wish/2360142604 Inconsistent knowledge of breastfeeding benefits and inappropriate hospital practices have led to an increase in formula feeding.]]> 2022-10-28 04:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kymisobelkelly/dzc42m87hz6pythr/wish/2360142604 kymisobelkelly https://padlet.com/kymisobelkelly/dzc42m87hz6pythr/wish/2360144696 Support from birth partner is asscociated with continued breastfeeding.]]> 2022-10-28 05:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kymisobelkelly/dzc42m87hz6pythr/wish/2360144696 kymisobelkelly https://padlet.com/kymisobelkelly/dzc42m87hz6pythr/wish/2360147706 In the 1950's, formula companies used the advertising slogan ‘To become a bright child’ leading some to believe thatinfant development and weight gain was best acheived through fromual feeding - and increased its popularity among mothers.]]> 2022-10-28 05:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kymisobelkelly/dzc42m87hz6pythr/wish/2360147706 kymisobelkelly https://padlet.com/kymisobelkelly/dzc42m87hz6pythr/wish/2360148568 1975, the Ministry of Welfare set 3 goals based on the 1974 recommendations of the WHO. 1) To exclusively breastfeed infants to 1.5 months after birth 2) To exclusively breastfeed infants to three months if possible, and 3) Not to change to formula, even after four months of age, without good reasons ]]> 2022-10-28 05:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kymisobelkelly/dzc42m87hz6pythr/wish/2360148568 kymisobelkelly https://padlet.com/kymisobelkelly/dzc42m87hz6pythr/wish/2360150003 Japanese women with minimal support from their spouses/partners are significantly more likely to choose formula feeding.]]> 2022-10-28 05:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kymisobelkelly/dzc42m87hz6pythr/wish/2360150003 kymisobelkelly https://padlet.com/kymisobelkelly/dzc42m87hz6pythr/wish/2360153252 Japanese hospitals and obstetric clinics provide samples which are distributed to new mothers while they are in hospital. Howard et al. reported that "mothers who received goods from formula companies were more likely to cease breastfeeding within two weeks after birth than those who did not receive gifts".]]> 2022-10-28 05:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kymisobelkelly/dzc42m87hz6pythr/wish/2360153252