My name is Heather Young.  I am an Ivy Tech nursing student from 
Indianapolis, IN.  I have researched a few articles to find if there are any real 
cultural differences when it comes to breastfeeding.  In general, I have found 
that caucasian mothers are least likely to initiate breastfeeding in comparison 
to African American, Japanese, Indian and other minority women.  This is 
suprising to me since as a whole, caucasians have the greatest access to 
education regarding breastfeeding and its advantages.  
     I question then, how can this be the case?  What makes these minority 
cultures such advocates for breastfeeding?  Are there certain cultural 
differences regarding breastfeeding that I should be aware of as I enter the 
nursing field?  I know that when women of certain cultures are postpartum, 
they have certain hot/cold preferences.  Do different cultures have specific 
views, practices when it comes to breastfeeding? 
Thank you in advance for your feedback.
Heather Young, SNITCC
 
References:
Kelly,Y., Watt, R. and Naxroo, J.   Racial / Etnic Differences in Breastfeeding,  
Initiation and Continuation in the United Kingdom and Comparison With 
Findings in the United States. Pediatrics. (November 2006). Vol. 118. No. 5.  
pp. e1428-e1435. 
www.blink.org.uk/pdescription.asp?key=740&grp=5

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