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 *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html Mail all commands to [log in to unmask] To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or [log in to unmask]) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet or ([log in to unmask]) To reach list owners: [log in to unmask]