Journal of Nutritional Disorders & Therapy

Breastfeeding: Is society catching up with a miracle of nature?

International Conference on Pediatric Nutrition

August 01-02, 2016 New Orleans, USA

Kristen Altdoerffer

Drexel University, USA

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Nutr Disorders Ther

Abstract:

Breastfeeding is the perfect feeding method for newborns due to its perfect fat and protein composition, the passive maternal antibodies, increased maternal bonding, the newbornâ??s decreased occurrence of allergies, asthma, obesity, SIDS and otitis media, and the ongoing alteration of nutrients coinciding with the newbornâ??s nutritional needs. Science is just starting to discover the details of milk composition, and breast milkâ??s roles in immunology and building the infantâ??s gut microbiome. Although breastfeeding has been the oldest method of feeding, society has just recently started to adapt to be a more breastfeeding friendly culture. The Affordable Care Act has expanded coverage to include breastfeeding counseling, pumps, and supplies, and also mandates employers to provide nursing mothers a location and work breaks to pump, and the U.S. Surgeon Generalâ??s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding encourages a national shift. Recent literature has provided further evidence on the importance of breastfeeding, milk banks and breastfeeding clinics are expanding, and some state legislation has been passed to further protect breastfeeding rights.

Biography :

Kristen Altdoerffer DNP, CRNP, CPNP-PC is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing at Drexel University and a pediatric nurse practitioner working with Advocare Newborn Network. She has completed her Doctorate of Nurse Practice at the University of Maryland in 2015. She is board certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner and enjoys practicing with newborns, adolescents, and the underserved population. Her passion is education, especially pertaining to breastfeeding. She is a member of NAPNAP, active on the Delaware Valley Chapter’s Legislative Committee and the Grants Chair, and on The Pennsylvania’s Coallition of Nurse Practitioners's Campaign Committee.

Email: kad79@drexel.edu