Child Development and Public Health
I am posting about "children's health and malnutrition" in Haiti. The earthquake that hit Haiti in 2010 put a country in crisis over the edge. Today, 25% of Haitian children suffer from being malnourished, a problem that leads to children who are stunted emotionally, physically, and intellectually (Janji, 2011). Thankfully, numerous organizations step in and help to combat against malnutrition and its harmful effects. During the first three years of life proper nutrition is vital. It saddens my heart that children have to suffer the horrible effects of malnutrition. We need to find ways to support organizations that are combating the crisis of world hunger.
References:
http://internationalchildcare.org/malnutrition-haiti
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Childbirth––In Your Life and Around the World
I have four girls and everyone of their births was a special experience, however I think the birth of my first child is like no other. As a first time mom every doctor appointment, hearing the heartbeat for the first time, first kick, etc. was one of the most exciting times in my life. My daughter "Krystal" was born 03 March 1983, weighing in at 8 lbs 3 oz. The excitement surrounding her birth was an unforgettable. My birthing experience went quickly and without any medical surprises. All birthing experiences impact child development. If problems arise during the pregnancy, during delivery or after delivery it could be crucial to a child's entire life development specifically during the early years.
As I researched other parts of the country, I was disturbed by the number of women that die during childbirth in Haiti, 670 women die out of 100,000 live births due to lack of health care. In the United States that number is 11. Haitian women do not have access to health care or cannot afford it. Many Haitian women cross over into the Dominican Republic illegally to give birth. As Americans, we are extremely blessed that access to health care is obtainable. The resources that are available allow birthing experiences to be a joyful experience on most occasions. The impact this has on child development is high. If women are not receiving health care during pregnancy the effects this could have on their child's development is alarming.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/americas/women-leaving-haiti-to-give-birth/2011/08/12/gIQAN9YyXJ_story.html
I have four girls and everyone of their births was a special experience, however I think the birth of my first child is like no other. As a first time mom every doctor appointment, hearing the heartbeat for the first time, first kick, etc. was one of the most exciting times in my life. My daughter "Krystal" was born 03 March 1983, weighing in at 8 lbs 3 oz. The excitement surrounding her birth was an unforgettable. My birthing experience went quickly and without any medical surprises. All birthing experiences impact child development. If problems arise during the pregnancy, during delivery or after delivery it could be crucial to a child's entire life development specifically during the early years.
As I researched other parts of the country, I was disturbed by the number of women that die during childbirth in Haiti, 670 women die out of 100,000 live births due to lack of health care. In the United States that number is 11. Haitian women do not have access to health care or cannot afford it. Many Haitian women cross over into the Dominican Republic illegally to give birth. As Americans, we are extremely blessed that access to health care is obtainable. The resources that are available allow birthing experiences to be a joyful experience on most occasions. The impact this has on child development is high. If women are not receiving health care during pregnancy the effects this could have on their child's development is alarming.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/americas/women-leaving-haiti-to-give-birth/2011/08/12/gIQAN9YyXJ_story.html
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