Desmame precoce: impasses e soluções em uma unidade básica de atenção à saúde de Conselheiro Lafaiete - MG

Abstract

The overall objective of this study was to identify the main problems and solutions encountered in a primary health care in the city of Conselheiro Lafaiete about early weaning. The research method used was based on a literature review. The search for sources was through databases: LILACS, SCIELO, MEDLINE and BIREME. The practical part was conducted for 30 days where searches were made in the records and the care of women with children 0-12 months in the PSF - Family Health Programme - the Conselheiro Lafaiete in 2011 Based on observable for work experience in the PSF of Conselheiro Lafaiete and based on that recommended by the Ministry of Health, highlights the need for implementing new programs that have as goal to educate and raise awareness more and more women seen in the pre-natal the importance of breastfeeding. We consider the advice on breastfeeding a procedure substantially relevance, where the nurse has the opportunity to perform not only educational, but also health care, especially in diseases common during initiation of breastfeeding, responsible sometimes even by early weaning .