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I. TITLE: Mothers’ Breastfeeding Satisfaction: Key to Environmental Sustainability

AUTHOR:Maria Teresa Murillo-Llorente ,Adalberto Asins-Cubells ,Javier Pérez-Murillo ,Alma Palau-
Ferrè ,Maria Ester Legidos-García ,Francisco Llorca-Colomer ,Francisco Tomás-Aguirre and Marcelino
Perez-Bermejo
SOURCE: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/5/2041
YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 29 February 2024

II. SUMMARY
It has been shown that breastfeeding benefits the development of children and influences the
relationship between mother and child. It was introduced and emphasized to pregnant women long before the
birth of their baby so that they knew how important it would be for child development and protection against
infectious diseases. colostrum, which is rich in micronutrients, vitamins, and immunoglobulins, can help the
immune system of the child to fight potentially harmful substances and is also present in breast milk. Even
though the mothers were practicing at hospitals and providing information to healthcare workers about the
importance of exclusively feeding their children for 6 months, only a small number have been successful in
doing so during that period. Several factors can cause women to stop breastfeeding, including insufficient
milk, difficulties, and pain during breastfeeding, or voluntary termination because it was too stressful.
Furthermore, the findings of the study suggest that women with high levels of education are more likely than
other mothers to hear about breastfeeding, which needs to be addressed by policymakers.
III. NURSING IMPLICATIONS

A. To Nursing Practice
By providing breastfeeding guidance and assistance and responding to concerns and providing support
for mothers having difficulty, nurses can make a significant contribution. Nurses should also advocate for
policies that promote breastfeeding-friendly environments in healthcare settings and communities. The
importance of continuing to breastfeed up to six months and the benefits it has for both child health and
environmental sustainability should be highlighted in educational programs. Nurses can help to increase the
duration of breastfeeding and improve the overall well-being of the mother and child by promoting continuous
support and education.
B. To Nursing Education
This article is a lesson to students as nurses how we can help mothers and children maintain their
health through exclusive breastfeeding. For a child's immune system, colostrum is of great importance in
breast milk. Surprisingly, although we constantly stress its importance in the OB ward, about 33.3% of
mothers are exclusively breastfed. It shows that we still need to learn how to take better care of our mothers
and babies.
C. To Nursing Research
This article is beneficial as it contains useful information about breastfeeding that can be applied in
hospital and community settings. However, the study mentioned in the article was conducted using a
methodology that cannot be proven to be cause or effect. Therefore, it would be beneficial to conduct more
research in this area. Additionally, it would be interesting to study the differences in the practice of exclusive
breastfeeding in a third-world country. Such research could help improve the practice of breastfeeding in less
developed countries.
IV. PERSONAL INSIGHTS
Breastfeeding is crucial for both the baby and the mother. It provides nutrition to the baby and reduces
the risk of breast and ovarian cancer for the mother. Even though rich countries struggle to implement
exclusive breastfeeding, it's an important practice that should be promoted by policymakers and healthcare
providers. The WHO recommends 6-month exclusive breastfeeding, and if more effort is put into educating
mothers about its benefits, we can improve the results of future studies about exclusive breastfeeding.

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