A client from Mexico has just delivered a son, and the nurse offers to assist in putting the baby to breast. Although the client indicated before the birth that she wanted to breastfeed, she is very hesitant, and says she would like to bottle-feed for the first few days. After talking to her, the nurse understands that her primary reason for wanting to delay breastfeeding is based on what cultural belief?

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Colostrum, the first form of milk produced immediately following delivery, is often considered in some cultures to be harmful or not nutritious enough for the baby, leading to a hesitation to breastfeed immediately after birth.

A Client from Mexico Has Just Delivered a Son, and the Nurse