Breastfeeding: the sight of puerperas
Journal Title: Revista Eletronica de Enfermagem - Year 2009, Vol 11, Issue 3
Abstract
Breastfeeding is extremely important to the mother/baby, such as the physical and psychological points of view. Most women experience breastfeeding and need the support of health professionals. This research aimed to meet the vision of the women in relation to the care provided by health care professionals about the practice of breastfeeding. It is a descriptive exploratory study, conducted with 50 women in a maternity in the of Rio de municipal district of Rio de Janeiro. From the respondents, 68% are aged between 20 and 29 years old, 40% have low education, and 64% are multiparous. Regarding to pregnancy current 72% said normal delivery, 94% of the women performed the pre-natal, and the 30% were accompanied by the nurses. The study showed that 58% were not targeted on the practice of breastfeeding, 38% said lack of guidance provided by a professional and 42% had trouble breastfeeding. The practice of breastfeeding to be one of the main actions of health professionals from pre-natal to the puerperium awareness of the management and support to women, newborns and family in different scenarios.
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Cristina Barreto, Leila Silva, Marialda Christoffel
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