Table 3. Sample Questions.

Could each of you tell me about how you decided how you were going to feed your baby (babies)?

Do you think there are any cultural factors—things that we learned from our parents and relatives—that influence African American women and their decision whether or not to breastfeed?

What, if any, cultural or historical factors influenced your decision to or ability to breastfeed and/or formula-feed?

Can you tell me about what you heard about breastfeeding from older relatives?

What comes to mind when you hear the word “breastfeeding”?