Principais fatores relacionados ao desmame precoce: revisão de literatura.

Abstract

This is a literature review that aims to understand the importance of exclusive breastfeeding (EB) and to identify the main factors that are related to the early abandonment of breastfeeding. Through bibliographic research in articles, electronic journals and national databases, it was found that despite the actions and encouragement of breastfeeding, the SMA indexes still fall short of the standards recommended by WHO and Unicef. There are several factors that interfere with mothers 'decision to breastfeed, among them, mothers' lack of knowledge about the subject, belief in myths and taboos, family socioeconomic level, return to work, breast problems, the early insertion of bottles and pacifiers and the lack of support and guidance through the health team. The present study made it possible to understand the risks that early weaning poses to the health and the need of the health team's awareness and capacity to offer nursing care, as well as the importance of creating public policies that promote and encourage the EB.