Evaluation of the 'Best Start' breast-feeding education program

Article Abstract:

Simple and inexpensively designed breastfeeding education may encourage low-income women to try breastfeeding. Researchers studied 180 mother-infant pairs to determine the effectiveness of the Best Start breastfeeding education program. Before the Best Start program, 13 of 86 (15%) mothers tried breastfeeding their infants. Twenty-five of 81 (31%) mothers who received breastfeeding education tried breastfeeding their infants while still in the hospital, and more of them continued breastfeeding after leaving the hospital. More teenage mothers tried breastfeeding after receiving Best Start education.

Behavior, Study and teaching, Breast feeding, Mothers

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Relaxation Training and Breast Milk Secretory IgA

Article Abstract:

Relaxation and the power of suggestion do not appear to be effective in raising blood levels of immunoglobulin A (IgA) in new mothers. Researchers randomly assigned a group of women to one of three groups. One was taught relaxation methods and listened to a tape containing the suggestion that they raise their IgA levels. The others did not receive this intervention. Analysis of breast milk samples revealed no differences in IgA levels between the groups.Women who experienced stress had higher IgA levels.

Physiological aspects, Relaxation, Relaxation (Psychology), Immunoglobulin A, Mental suggestion, Autosuggestion

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Evaluation of a clinic-based program to promote book sharing and bedtime routines among low-income urban families with young children

Article Abstract:

The promotion of a literacy-increasing program for low income urban children through the local clinic and during well-patient visits seems to be very successful. The pediatric staff provided children's books and educational materials and encouraged bedtime reading routines among the families coming there for continuity medical visits. A large percentage of the parents noted child-centered literacy improvement, and bedtime reading had the additional benefit of reducing nighttime waking of children.

Innovations, Evaluation, Public health, Reading, Parent participation (Education), Literacy programs

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