concept   breastfeeding
26 commonsense assertions
Cultures (26) • France (1) • India (1) • Nigeria (1) • United Kingdom (1) • United States (1) • Australia (1) • Kenya (1) • Mexico (1) • South Korea (1) • Indonesia (1) • Pakistan (1) • Russia (1) • African countries (1) • Bangladesh (1) • Indigenous communities in South America (1) • Inuit communities (1) • Iran (1) • Latin American countries (1) • Mediterranean region (1) • New Zealand (1) Nomadic communities (1) • Northern European countries (1) • Pacific Island nations (1) • Ukraine (1) • Westernized Asian cities (1) • child development culture (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 breastfeeding France Breastfeeding in public is widely accepted and supported by laws in France, reflecting a culture of support for maternal and newborn care. 4
2 breastfeeding India Breastfeeding is common in India, but public attitudes and traditional care practices affect its prevalence. 4
3 breastfeeding Nigeria Breastfeeding is widely supported in Nigerian culture and women receive assistance during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. 4
4 breastfeeding United Kingdom Breastfeeding in public in the UK is generally accepted but can still be viewed as controversial, and is supported by establishments and legal protection. 4
5 breastfeeding United States In the United States, breastfeeding is commonly practiced, encouraged, and accepted in public. 4
6 breastfeeding Australia In Australia, breastfeeding in public is supported, with emphasis on the benefits for babies and mothers. 3
7 breastfeeding Kenya Breastfeeding is widely practiced and supported in Kenya, with emphasis on immediate initiation and natural public breastfeeding. 3
8 breastfeeding Mexico In Mexico, breastfeeding is widely accepted and supported, often involving extended breastfeeding and care from a 'cuidadora'. 3
9 breastfeeding South Korea In South Korea, public breastfeeding is culturally uncomfortable and there is a focus on newborn care practices like swaddling. 3
10 breastfeeding Indonesia Breastfeeding is widely accepted and supported in Indonesia due to cultural norms and family values. 2
11 breastfeeding Pakistan In Pakistan, public breastfeeding is discouraged and mothers often cover up while doing so. 2
12 breastfeeding Russia In Russia, private and discreet breastfeeding is preferred, while public breastfeeding is typically avoided. 2
13 breastfeeding African countries Breastfeeding in African countries is not just the primary way to feed infants, but also holds cultural significance and is celebrated as a community event. 1
14 breastfeeding Bangladesh In Bangladesh, breastfeeding in public is generally discouraged and mothers often choose to cover up while doing so. 1
15 breastfeeding Indigenous communities in South America Breastfeeding in Indigenous communities in South America is both the main method for feeding infants and culturally significant, often celebrated as a community event. 1
16 breastfeeding Inuit communities In Inuit communities, extended breastfeeding is culturally accepted and seen as a natural part of child-rearing. 1
17 breastfeeding Iran In Iran, breastfeeding in public is seen as inappropriate and mothers are expected to do so discreetly in private settings. 1
18 breastfeeding Latin American countries In Latin American countries, breastfeeding is highly valued and supported as a natural and essential aspect of motherhood. 1
19 breastfeeding Mediterranean region Breastfeeding is highly valued in the Mediterranean region, with strong familial and community support. 1
20 breastfeeding New Zealand In New Zealand, there is strong support for breastfeeding in public and awareness of its benefits for babies and mothers. 1
21 breastfeeding Nomadic communities In nomadic communities, breastfeeding is essential for infants due to limited access to other feeding options. 1
22 breastfeeding Northern European countries In Northern European countries, breastfeeding in public is widely accepted and supported with accommodations for nursing mothers. 1
23 breastfeeding Pacific Island nations In Pacific Island nations, extended breastfeeding beyond infancy is culturally accepted and viewed as a natural part of child-rearing. 1
24 breastfeeding Ukraine In Ukraine, there is a preference for private and discreet breastfeeding over public breastfeeding. 1
25 breastfeeding Westernized Asian cities In Westernized Asian cities, breastfeeding may be seen as inconvenient, hindering modern lifestyle, leading to a preference for formula feeding and early weaning. 1
26 breastfeeding child development culture Breastfeeding is encouraged and supported in child development culture for the health and bonding of the child. 1