Cultural Influence On Breastfeeding

Question 1

In india, there is a whispered belief that breastfeeding is

Answer 1

Colostrum is impure or dirty

Question 2

It its commonly believed that a mother’s stomachache can be passed to her baby through her breastmilk. (What country?)

Answer 2

Lebanon

Question 3

In lebanon, many believed that eating …. Can cause the baby to develop …

Answer 3

1. Cauliflower and cabbage
2. Gas ans bloating

Question 4

In Muslim countries, breastfeeding is often seen as a ..

Answer 4

Religous Duty

Question 5

… Specifies that babies should bw breastfeed by their mother approximately …

Answer 5

1. Quran
2. 2 years

Question 6

In some area of Kenya, women arw advised not to breastfeed after quarrel until ther undergone …

Answer 6

Ritual Cleansing

Question 7

In other region, it is believed that breastfeeding in public makes the mother and child vulnerable to the …

Answer 7

Evil eye

Question 8

In Somalia, breastmilk is considered …

Answer 8

Not good for infant

Question 9

In Somalia, breast milk is considered not good for infant. Therefore infant are often supplemented with formula …

Answer 9

Cow/goat milk or solid food early on