Atuação da enfermagem frente ao aleitamento materno exclusivo

Abstract

Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is of fundamental importance in benefits for the health of the newborn (NB), promoting improvements in several systems: immunological, nutritional, metabolic and psychosomatic of the NB. In addition to reducing the risk of cancer in mothers and facilitate weight loss after pregnancy. Objective: To analyze the role of nurses in relation to breastfeeding, to point out some considerations around exclusive breastfeeding, its importance, production and functions; identify the factors that interfere with breastfeeding leading to early weaning; It is address the role of nurses in relation to breastfeeding, emphasizing the importance of this professional. Methods: This is a bibliographic review, with a descriptive character of qualitative approach. Results: 292 articles were found and 8 were selected articles for discussion, after exploratory and critical reading. Then the articles were organized by indexing, author, title, journal, year, type of study and considerations. Conclusion: It is concluded that despite the benefits of breastfeeding are many, still early weaning occurs due to several factors, mainly due to lack of knowledge of the women who will experience the practice of breastfeeding and lack of postpartum encouragement immediately by nurses.