What Do Pregnant Low-Income Women Say About Breastfeeding?

Abstract

Expectant low-income African-American inner-city women appear well informed about the benefits of breastfeeding. Obstacles to breastfeeding that may be susceptible to intervention include fear of pain, lifestyle issues, and lactation process concerns. "I want to breastfeed because I don't want to get up in the middle of the night." "I wouldn't breastfeed if it hurt." "He [the father of my baby] does not want me to breastfeed because the baby might want to suck on his nipples."