Does anyone have, or know of, a handout for Hispanic moms specifically 
addressing the cultural practice of giving bottles of formula to 
breastfeeding babies?  We have not had many Hispanic families in our 
population until recently, and I'm looking for a way to address this.  I 
do not seem to be very convincing that it is normal for baby to nurse 
long and frequently for the first few days.  About the only success I 
have talking mothers out of giving the formula is with a few multips who 
had significant engorgement last time; sometimes I can convince them 
that not giving the formula can prevent the engorgement.

I'm hoping for a culturally-sensitive handout that might be more 
convincing, and would welcome suggestions as to how I can be more 
persuasive, too!  Thanks.

Becky Krumwiede, RN, IBCLC
Appleton, Wisconsin

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