Fatores que influenciam o aleitamento materno exclusivo até o 6º mês de vida

Abstract

Breastfeeding is notoriously known for its benefits for both mother and child development and community, however, observed in practice that many mothers do not adhere to breastfeeding, triggering a public health problem. This work developed from the literature review seeks to reflect on the factors that influence the process of breastfeeding, focusing on exclusive breastfeeding. It was used as the main descriptor the term "breastfeeding", which was being selected articles in Portuguese, published between 1990 and 2010 and data from the Ministry of Health. With the literature review we note that several factors such as low maternal education, first-time mothers, belief in myths, marital status, unstable or absence of the partner, to live with his maternal grandmother, insecurity about self-image, disregard the law on maternity leave, working hours exceeding 20 hours, pacifiers and bottles and drug use by the mother are cited as hindering the process of exclusive breastfeeding. Initiatives such as the Baby Friendly Hospital, Family Health Strategy, hospital routines like rooming, family support and early prenatal care, health education activities such as education campaigns and training of professionals reflect positively on the prevention of early weaning. It is for health professionals to monitor the patient as well as their families, since the beginning of pregnancy, to answer your questions, guide and support their choice in the process of breastfeeding.