A Native-American woman gave birth to a baby girl 12 hours ago.The nurse notes that the woman keeps her baby in the bassinet except for bottle feeding and states that she will wait until she gets home to begin breastfeeding.The nurse recognizes that this behavior is most likely a reflection of what?

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Native Americans often use cradle boards and often avoid handling their newborn.They also believe that the infant should not be fed colostrum.Delayed attachment is a developmental concern,not a cultural belief.Embarrassment is not likely the cause for a delay in the initiation of breastfeeding and should be explored further by the nurse.The mother may voice her disappointment that the infant is a girl; however,this would rarely cause her to delay breastfeeding and would exhibit itself in other ways.

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