Latina Moms and Moms-To-Be Insights Revealed.

Todobebe, Inc. revealed key findings about Latina women and mothers, after analyzing data from polls conducted during 2010 among visitors to its site www.todobebe.com.

They found that 77% of Latinas prefer vaginal birth, and only 18% c-sections. Also, 62%, prefer having children before they’re 30 years old. Regarding their partner’s participation in childbirth, 67% of respondents said their baby’s father was in the delivery room or was planning to be there.

Folic acid usage, proven to reduce neural tube defects, is on the rise. 64% said to have taken it before getting pregnant, 30% did not and only 4% said they did not know what Folic acid is.

“Where Hispanic women seem to be split is regarding pacifier use,” said Todobebe co-founder and Chief Content Editor, Jeannette Kaplun. “45% said they planned on offering their baby a pacifier, but 44% said they were against using it.”

Another hot topic was weaning baby from the bottle. 50% stated babies should stop using the bottle once they’re a year old, while 40% said they had no issues with their babies continuing to use it after their first birthday.

When asked when is the best age to wean baby from the bottle, 51% said 1 year of age, 34% after 2 years and 14%, after 3 years. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends weaning baby from the bottle after the first birthday.

Todobebe also asked women whether they let their children share their bed. 48% said they let their kids sleep with them; 26% only allows them if they’re sick or have nightmares. Only 24% of respondents said they don’t allow their children in their beds.