Breastfeeding: the family influence and the role of health professionals
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https://doi.org/10.5902/2179769210631Keywords:
Breastfeeding, Family, Health personnel, NursingAbstract
Aim: to know the family influence on breastfeeding and reflect on the role of health professionals in this practice. Method: descriptive qualitative research, using assumptions of participatory research, with 21 postpartum women exclusive breastfeeding or complementary. Data were collected through interviews and analyzed by analysis of thematic content. Results: the experiences of women and people connected to the same wield have a strong influence in the act of breastfeeding. The effective practice of breastfeeding involves the (re)learning of the woman and the support of family and health professionals. Final considerations: health professionals should to approximate the family of actions that involve breastfeeding, in order to meet the knowledge and experiences that permeate this practice and to implement actions that can promote it, protect it and support it.
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