Natural disasters can be become a stress for anyone. I remember being in first grade and a tornado hit the area we lived in and destroyed one of my friend's homes. I recall my family and I riding by their house the next day and there was debri, clothes and other items scattered everywhere around the yard. I feel that my friend and her family coped with this natural disaster because they knew they had a community around them that cared and loved them. Our school and church collected clothes, food and money to assist them to getting their lives back on track. I also remeber Red Cross was there to offer support and resources for the family. This was a huge stress and fear that was placed on my friend but with the love and support they had from our community decresed the anixety they felt. This family recovered and became stronger than ever and was able to rebuild their home.
After reviewing several articles one stress that affects children's development in China is over crowded homes. Over crowded homes include children and their immediate family but also extended family and grandparents. Over-crowded homes can also lead to poverty due to needing more food to feed the entire family. The over-crowded homes can not be eliminated but individuals are trying to provide parenting practices for families to help decrease their stress. By learning new parenting skills to decrease family stress can help the family have a strong bond.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Friday, September 14, 2012
Child Development & Public Health
This week I have chosen to discuss Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), this is a meaningful topic to me because I have worked with a family who had a baby pass away from SIDS. When I worked with this family they had their second child that was enrolled in our infant room. They truly had a passion to teach people about the risk of SIDS and prevention. The information that I have learned about SIDS and will continue to learn through research studies will impact my future work by providing families with knowledgeable information and preventive steps to reduce the risk of SIDS. This is information will also be valuable to me and my co-workers as I continue to work in the childcare field and build a postive relationships with families.
I chose to research SIDS in the Asian culture and found out that infants of the Asian decent are less likely to pass away from SIDS than a Caucasian infant. The research showed that this was due to Asian women breastfeeding their infants and mothers sleeping with the infants. The study revealed that Asian culture truly believe in "co-sleeping."
Reference
Parker, S. (2012). Asian Americans: The Facts. Retrieved from http://www.healthguidance.org.
I chose to research SIDS in the Asian culture and found out that infants of the Asian decent are less likely to pass away from SIDS than a Caucasian infant. The research showed that this was due to Asian women breastfeeding their infants and mothers sleeping with the infants. The study revealed that Asian culture truly believe in "co-sleeping."
Reference
Parker, S. (2012). Asian Americans: The Facts. Retrieved from http://www.healthguidance.org.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Childbirth in my Life & Around the World
Childbirth in My Life:
As for now...I do not have children of my own but I was there to witness the birth of my only niece. My sister-in-law had a scheduled c-section due to a few ongoing health problems. Her health problems had nothing to do with her pregnancy but because of her history the doctor wanted to play it safe and put her under while conducting the c-section. I will never forget that day October 15, 2007 when Abby was born. The whole family was as the hospital bright and earlier to meet Abby. We were all standing by the nursery window waiting patiently for the arrival of Abby. At around 7:35 am they brought Abby into the nursery where we watched the nurse take care of her. My brother was also in the nursery with tears of joy and his new daughter.
The birth of Abby was an experience I will never forget because she is my only niece and I had been waiting what seems like forever to be an Aunt. This experience also brought my brother and I closer and I have enjoyed watching Abby grow and develop into a sweet and talkative little girl! I believe birth and prenatal development has a huge impact on child development. The way that the child is brought into this world and how the parents intend to raise the child has an impact on child development.
Childbirth Around the World:
I read a interesting article about Asian women giving birth in East London. In this article they spoke about how Asian women proceeded to commit to Western maternity care by giving birth in a hospital and also taken prenatal vitamins. The women also wanted their husbands and partners present during the birth which showed that the traditional Asian ideas have been modified.
After reading this article it shows me that some cultures may change. Women giving birth may want to keep some parts of their culture but may add a few other ideas as well to benefit the baby and/or themselves. The article is similar to my childbirth experience because the women did give birth in an hospital and wanted to take prenatal vitamins for the benefit of the baby. I know that my sister-in-law took prenatal vitamins, changed her eating and sleeping habits for the benefit of Abby.
As for now...I do not have children of my own but I was there to witness the birth of my only niece. My sister-in-law had a scheduled c-section due to a few ongoing health problems. Her health problems had nothing to do with her pregnancy but because of her history the doctor wanted to play it safe and put her under while conducting the c-section. I will never forget that day October 15, 2007 when Abby was born. The whole family was as the hospital bright and earlier to meet Abby. We were all standing by the nursery window waiting patiently for the arrival of Abby. At around 7:35 am they brought Abby into the nursery where we watched the nurse take care of her. My brother was also in the nursery with tears of joy and his new daughter.
The birth of Abby was an experience I will never forget because she is my only niece and I had been waiting what seems like forever to be an Aunt. This experience also brought my brother and I closer and I have enjoyed watching Abby grow and develop into a sweet and talkative little girl! I believe birth and prenatal development has a huge impact on child development. The way that the child is brought into this world and how the parents intend to raise the child has an impact on child development.
Childbirth Around the World:
I read a interesting article about Asian women giving birth in East London. In this article they spoke about how Asian women proceeded to commit to Western maternity care by giving birth in a hospital and also taken prenatal vitamins. The women also wanted their husbands and partners present during the birth which showed that the traditional Asian ideas have been modified.
After reading this article it shows me that some cultures may change. Women giving birth may want to keep some parts of their culture but may add a few other ideas as well to benefit the baby and/or themselves. The article is similar to my childbirth experience because the women did give birth in an hospital and wanted to take prenatal vitamins for the benefit of the baby. I know that my sister-in-law took prenatal vitamins, changed her eating and sleeping habits for the benefit of Abby.
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