It was Herbert Ward who once stated, “Child abuse casts a shadow the length of a lifetime.” In reflecting about the terms child abuse it is the harm or mishandling of a person ages birth through adolescents. Each State provides its own definitions of child abuse and neglect based on minimum standards set by Federal law.
According to the Child Welfare Information Getaway Child Abuse and Neglect is defined in Federal Law through “Federal legislation which lays the groundwork for States by identifying a minimum set of acts or behaviors that define child abuse and neglect. The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), (42 U.S.C.A. §5106g), as amended by the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003”.
“Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm. Most Federal and State child protection laws primarily refer to cases of harm to a child caused by parents or other caregivers; they generally do not include harm caused by other people, such as acquaintances or strangers.
High profile cases of child abuse reported such as Debra Luptak and younger sister Danielle Luptak were routinely brutalized, physically and emotionally on a daily basis. They were physically malnourished and beaten, emotionally and cognitively stunted, and completely without any nurturing or schooling. They were caged both physically in a closet and later in a basement, and mentally with pharmaceutical drugs and strong adult sedatives, they learned to survive.
China
“Physical abuse in Chinese families had increased over the course of the years. The highest rate of serve violence occurred among boys or children aged 3-6 years old; and were committed by mothers. When compared to U.S. families, Chinese families showed lower rates of minor violence but higher rates of serve violence towards children” (Tang 1998)
The China Post reports in TAIPEI, Taiwan cases of child abuse increased by about 30 percent between
2005 and 2009, according to statistics from the government and the Taiwan Fund for Children and
Families (TFCF) , a fund executive said yesterday, ahead of the April 4 Children's Da
The number of child abuse cases reached 13,400 in 2009, 35 percent more than in 2005. Most victims were elementary school children improperly disciplined by their parents, TFCF CEO Wang Ming ren said, citing statistics compiled by the Ministry of the Interior
Evidence showed that parents torn between the demands of the workplace and the family tended to be rougher when disciplining young children.
Pointing to a recent criminal case in which a girl in Pingtung County is suspected of colluding with her boyfriend to murder her father after being subject to long-term abuse, Wang said that if police and social services groups could have intervened earlier, the tragedy could have been prevented. There are many parenting problems involved in child abuse cases, such as lack of parenting skills, negligence and overly strict parenting,
He also said “parents who are inclined to improperly discipline their children are often overly demanding, alcoholic or have anger management problems”
Reference
Retrieved on January 28, 2012 from
http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/whatiscan.cfmRetrieved on January 28, 2012 from
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0145213498000106 Catherine So-kum Tang
Retrieved on January 28, 2012 from
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2010/04/03/250970/Reports-of.htm
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Child Development and Public Health
Breast Feeding in India
"If a multinational company developed a product that was a nutritionally balanced and delicious food, a wonder drug that both prevented and treated disease, cost almost nothing to produce and could be delivered in quantities controlled by the consumers' needs, the very announcement of their find would send their shares rocketing to the top of the stock market. The scientists who developed the product would win prizes and the wealth and influence of everyone involved would increase dramatically. Women have been producing such a miraculous substance, breast milk, since the beginning of human existence..."
-- Gabrielle Palmer, in The Politics of Breastfeeding, London: Pandora Press, 1988, page 1.
In some places in India, when it comes to health it is here that they hold the highest infant mortality rate, high levels of under nutrition and very poor childcare. There are about 30,000 children born per year, health status for children under two was the worse than any other district. Infant feeding practices were very poor. Women who were dominated by their mother in laws to practice the Orthodox beliefs of not feeding the child within an hour after birth, giving the child honey after birth which we know has a bacteria in it that infants can't digest, and there was no exclusive breast feeding after birth for six months. At first It was challenging to reach out to lactating mothers to convince them what was right for the health of their babies.
The community has grown and women are eager to seek information and are a lot more open to following scientific practices instead of conventional beliefs. Statistics have shown an increase and growth in indicators. Initiation of breast feeding within one hour of birth has grown from 39 to 72 percent in a three year time frame. Today women are following through with the change. The dominating force behind it is the "baby friendly community health initiative" (BFCHI Project) which collaborates with pediatrics and
focus was to promote infant feeding practices concerning infants and young children. This was executed through counseling of expectant mothers and training.
"If a multinational company developed a product that was a nutritionally balanced and delicious food, a wonder drug that both prevented and treated disease, cost almost nothing to produce and could be delivered in quantities controlled by the consumers' needs, the very announcement of their find would send their shares rocketing to the top of the stock market. The scientists who developed the product would win prizes and the wealth and influence of everyone involved would increase dramatically. Women have been producing such a miraculous substance, breast milk, since the beginning of human existence..."
-- Gabrielle Palmer, in The Politics of Breastfeeding, London: Pandora Press, 1988, page 1.
In some places in India, when it comes to health it is here that they hold the highest infant mortality rate, high levels of under nutrition and very poor childcare. There are about 30,000 children born per year, health status for children under two was the worse than any other district. Infant feeding practices were very poor. Women who were dominated by their mother in laws to practice the Orthodox beliefs of not feeding the child within an hour after birth, giving the child honey after birth which we know has a bacteria in it that infants can't digest, and there was no exclusive breast feeding after birth for six months. At first It was challenging to reach out to lactating mothers to convince them what was right for the health of their babies.
The community has grown and women are eager to seek information and are a lot more open to following scientific practices instead of conventional beliefs. Statistics have shown an increase and growth in indicators. Initiation of breast feeding within one hour of birth has grown from 39 to 72 percent in a three year time frame. Today women are following through with the change. The dominating force behind it is the "baby friendly community health initiative" (BFCHI Project) which collaborates with pediatrics and
focus was to promote infant feeding practices concerning infants and young children. This was executed through counseling of expectant mothers and training.
Breast feeding has many benefits. Many will agree breast feeding is great for the baby but has wonderful has impacts on mothers, babies and society. Moms who breast feed have many benefits such as a reduction in ovarian cancer, helps develop special and emotional relationships with child. In babies breast milk provides children with the best nutritional mix possible, and it protects against upset stomachs and diarrhea. Lastly, its effects on the environment are rewarding as well having healthier moms and babies reduces visits to the doctor and increased medical bills.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
birthing in the UK
Woman gives birth on pavement 'after being refused ambulance'
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1207151/Woman-gives-birth-pavement-refused-ambulance.html
Birthing in the UK VS US
I've found some similarities and differences between having babies in the US vs. UK
UK
gas and air, pethidine and epidural used as a pain reliever
Dads are not allowed to stay at hospital with more
women are allowed to leave the hospital after six hours of having the baby if it's a normal delivery
Majority of the births are preformed by midwives
C-sections are only preformed in the case of emergency
There isn't a nursery in the hospital the children stay with their parent
US
Hospital stays are usually 2-3 days
Husbands are able to stay overnight
C-Sections can be preferred
Child gains Citizenship at birth
Care in hospitals can be superb
UK
gas and air, pethidine and epidural used as a pain reliever
Dads are not allowed to stay at hospital with more
women are allowed to leave the hospital after six hours of having the baby if it's a normal delivery
Majority of the births are preformed by midwives
C-sections are only preformed in the case of emergency
There isn't a nursery in the hospital the children stay with their parent
US
Hospital stays are usually 2-3 days
Husbands are able to stay overnight
C-Sections can be preferred
Child gains Citizenship at birth
Care in hospitals can be superb
Birthing Experience
I have not had any birthing experiences of my own, however I enjoying watching the birthing television shows. Some of my favorites are a baby story which airs on TLC, Teen Mom, MTV and lastly, "I didn't know I was pregnant". Of these shows I will share an experience I enjoyed viewing; its from the show A baby story in which the Tambane family's experience is being narrated. The Tambane's are a fun, loving, energetic family who live in New Jersey, this is their second pregnancy, the first resulted in the birth of a baby boy whom at the time of the show was four years old his name is Zachery. The family is expecting a little girl in which they will name Isabella. I've gathered from watching the video segment the Tambane family enjoys outings around New York City; including both grandma's as well. Parents, Lou is a graphic designer and Louisa is a preschool teacher. The pregnancy has been a normal one, Louisa began experiencing pimples all over her face early on in the pregnancy and it began to get worse towards the end.
The birth
Louisa began feeling contractions she and her husband made their way to the hospital they stayed over night. Around 12 noon the next day the doctors came in to check her and she was 3 cementers dilated. After her water broke the pain from the contraction began to get stronger. The doctors suggested she get an epidural to ease the pain from her contractions. The anesthesiologist Dr. Aberpach administered a long needle into Lousia spine within minutes she could feel the medicine working. As the epidural began to ware off Lousia's contractions began to become painful again, the nurses checked her progress and determined she was fully dilated which means she was ready to push. After countless attempts at pushing Louisa's baby girl finally appeared weighing in at 9lbs 8 oz and 21 inches born at 4:02 pm. They named her Isabella Maria. Life with Isabella has been great; she has added to our family and help me to feel more like a complete family says Lou. Zachery loves giving his baby sister kisses.
The birth
Louisa began feeling contractions she and her husband made their way to the hospital they stayed over night. Around 12 noon the next day the doctors came in to check her and she was 3 cementers dilated. After her water broke the pain from the contraction began to get stronger. The doctors suggested she get an epidural to ease the pain from her contractions. The anesthesiologist Dr. Aberpach administered a long needle into Lousia spine within minutes she could feel the medicine working. As the epidural began to ware off Lousia's contractions began to become painful again, the nurses checked her progress and determined she was fully dilated which means she was ready to push. After countless attempts at pushing Louisa's baby girl finally appeared weighing in at 9lbs 8 oz and 21 inches born at 4:02 pm. They named her Isabella Maria. Life with Isabella has been great; she has added to our family and help me to feel more like a complete family says Lou. Zachery loves giving his baby sister kisses.
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