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[Breastfeeding and culture].

J V de Monléon1

  • 1Service de pédiatrie I, hôpital d'Enfants, CHU de Dijon, 10, bd Maréchal-de-Lattre-de-Tassigny, 21034 Dijon, France. jvm@mageos.com

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|April 10, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Breast-feeding is vital for infant nutrition and cultural bonding. Social factors, not just biology, significantly impact milk production and infant feeding practices.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology of Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Anthropology of Reproduction

Context:

  • Breast-feeding is culturally significant beyond infant nutrition.
  • Societal shifts like increased female workforce participation impact infant feeding.
  • Health systems often overlook social determinants of lactation.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the socio-cultural dimensions of breast-feeding.
  • To underscore the influence of social changes on infant feeding habits.
  • To advocate for integrating social context into breast-feeding promotion strategies.

Summary:

  • Lactation's importance extends beyond diet, involving cultural norms and beliefs that govern its practice.
  • Social transformations, including women's employment and consumerism, alter infant feeding, often unnoticed by medical professionals.
  • Inadequate milk production is frequently linked to social causes rather than organic issues.

Impact:

  • Recognizing social factors is crucial for effective breast-feeding support.
  • Physicians need to consider societal changes when advising on breast-feeding.
  • Promoting breast-feeding requires a holistic approach addressing both scientific and social aspects.

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