Fatores que interferem e dificultam na duração do aleitamento materno: revisão da literatura

Abstract

Breast milk is the best food, the healthier, more effective and with many benefits for mother and baby and should be kept only until the sixth month of life, then supplement with other foods, gradually, maintaining breastfeeding. It's a way to meet the nutritional, immunological and psychological effects of child in their first year of life, working effectively in reducing infant mortality. This is a research literature review that sought to identify and analyze the factors that influence the duration of breastfeeding in the literature. From the analysis of the material organized, it was found that even in the face of numerous benefits from breastfeeding, there are several factors that contribute negatively to the practice of early weaning. Among them, the influence of parental role, possible complications, the introduction of other foods and artificial teats early, as well as socioeconomic factors and inclusion of women in the labor market. Thus, the health professional develops an important role in this approach, particularly nurses, because it allows each parent to express their doubts, needs and expectations in order to prevent the practice of early weaning and complications of breastfeeding. To this end, it is essential to professional training.