Importância da visita domiciliar na promoção do aleitamento materno

Abstract

Considering the importance of adequate nutrition for normal growth and this study aimed to contribute, along with the Family Health teams in the areas of promotion of breastfeeding, using the space environment as promising for home care practice and health education. Thus, it was used as a research method a strict review of scientific literature. As the proper practice of breastfeeding has a favorable impact on children's health, has become an important part of planning the health sector of government institutions. Several efforts have been undertaken in order to increase the rate of exclusive breastfeeding until six months of life. The results point to a home visit as an ideal time to create and strengthen links with families, and also shows how this can be favorable for obtaining information and data on maternal and child health, providing a specific intervention and preventing early weaning.