The family and the practice of breastfeeding for low birth weight babies
Journal Title: Revista Eletronica de Enfermagem - Year 2011, Vol 13, Issue 3
Abstract
This prospective study following up families at the hospital or in outpatient settings whose babies was born on low weight. Theaim of the study was to identify the sources of support and conflict that influenced care and breastfeeding practices, based onfamily structures and its relationships. Data were collected from 33 families based in genograms, ecomaps and information from a structured protocol. The Symbolic Interactionism was the theoretical reference. Among the families, 24.2% had conflicts within the family and a lack of support for care and breastfeeding. This condition correlated with maternal difficulties, predominantly of emotional nature. With family support, 40% of the breastfeeding women had difficulties relating to management of breastfeeding. The exclusive breastfeeding was possible in accordance with the diagnosis of family conditions and the support conditions encountered. The vulnerable points identification as health assistance to familiars has to be considered in health care.
Authors and Affiliations
Laise Caetano, Gabriela Nascimento, Maria Nascimento
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