Allomaternal nursing in humans
Current Anthropology • Vol/Iss. 55(2) • University of Chicago Press • • Published In • Pages: 200-229 •
By Hewlett, Barry S., Winn, Steve
Hypothesis
Among contemporary foragers, allomaternal nursing will be normative (6).
Note
Normative allomaternal nursing was present in 7/12 (58.3%) foraging populations, absent or rare in 5/12 (41.6%) populations. No formal statistical test.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN | Mixed | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Allomaternal Nursing | UNKNOWN | Infant Feeding |