Fatores que interferem no aleitamento materno: percepção de gestantes

Abstract

Objective: To identify and analyze the main factors that influence the decisions of the mothers in the breastfeeding process and the prior knowledge of the pregnant women who attended the HU-UFGD outpatient clinic.Methods: A quantitative and descriptive study, longitudinal cut, in which a questionnaire was applied through an interview in the prenatal consultations in pregnant women to verify the intention to breastfeed and previous knowledge about breastfeeding. The sample included 45 pregnant women attending the HU-UFGD. A G test was performed and the level of significance considered was 5%.Results: Most of the women were married and multiparous, respectively, 53.3% and 80%. 86.1% of the women had already breastfed, 80.7% in all pregnancies, but 72.2% did not breastfeed the clhid until the age of two and 51.6% interrupted due to difficulties, mainly due to cracking. It can be verified that married women have an interest in breastfeedin g for a longer time (54.2%). 66.7% of pregnant women believe that there should be a gap between breastfeeds and that there is no weak milk, but 53.3% assume they should offer other supplements, especially water (38.9%).Conclusion: The study showed that married women intend to breastfeed longer than other women, due to the support of the partner. Cracking was the major cause of weaning among mothers who had already breastfed. Therefore, there is a need for guidance from health professionals in relation to breastfeeding, breast care, emotional support and, above all, knowledge about breastfeeding.