A importância do alimento materno e as principais causas do desmame precoce no Brasil

Abstract

This work was aimed at reviewing the literature on the importance of breastfeeding prevalence and main causes of early weaning in Brazil. "The practice of breastfeeding has been reported since the beginning in various cultures and always with symbols that reinforce the importance of this practice." Worldwide comes to achieving the goals of protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding. However, in Brazil, the practice of exclusive breast feeding until the sixth month of life the newborn is something that is still in the imagination of some health professionals, since early weaning is common. The advantages of breastfeeding are unquestionable for the infant in the first six months of life because it has high digestibility and nutrients to the newborn. We conclude that, despite ample evidence of proven benefit and the need for exclusive breastfeeding, early weaning in Brazil is still prevalent. And among the leading causes, age and mother's education, as well as their integration into the labor market, among others, are the main causes found. Breastfeeding is not just a biological act, it is related to culture, therefore, influenced by myths and beliefs that have been built throughout the history of humanity as a socio-cultural heritage, and often negative influence on the success of breastfeeding. few women have shown they know the right time for the introduction of foods (both liquid and solid) and most women still believe that we have to introduce fluids before six months.