Cause and Effects of Nofft Essay Example

then unable to give attention and form a bond with their child. Factors that increase incidences of NOFTT are poverty, NOFTT is higher in urban and rural families living in poverty, though a lack of money and a lack of a nutritious and consistent food supply does contribute to the increase. The biggest increase is thought to come from the stress and anxiety from living in poverty, which in turn interfere with that important parent – child attachment.

Non Organic Failure to Thrive In conclusion NOFFT can be treated with education and support from pediatricians, Nutritionist, social workers and psychiatrist. All new parents need to learn how to properly care feed and bond with their children. We can also providing support in helping caregivers deal with and overcome any emotional, chemical dependency and psychological issues, before having children. Children that do not receive the emotional and physical support they need to thrive, end up with delayed development, and a multiple of physical and emotional disabilities.

So it seem very important to me that all parent should attend child care and parenting classes, before and after the child’s birth. If we bring a life into this world, we as parents have the responsibility to nurture, love and care for to best of our ability.

References

1. Bauchner H, (1996) Children with special health needs-Failure ti Trive, in R Behrman(ED), Nelson text book of Pediatrics (15th e, pp. 122123).
2. Philadelphia: W. B Saunders http://www. lpch. org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/growth/thrive.