Meaning of breastfeeding experienced by nursing mothers

Abstract

Doi: 10.5902/2179769210519 It aimed to understand the meanings experienced by nursing mothers about breastfeeding. Descriptive, analytical qualitative study, approved by the ethics committee. Data were collected from 24 nursing mothers residing in Paraiba, who participated in an extension group, in 2007 , through interviews, recorded, stimulated by images. Data were analyzed after transcription according to the analysis of categorical thematic content. The results showed four thematic categories: Positive feelings related to breastfeeding; Reinterpretation of scientific discourse; Breastfeeding is a must; Suffering and persistence in breastfeeding. Although numerous strategies breastfeeding should not be understood as an activity imposed and free of obstacles. It is suggested that the development strategies from the perspective of comprehensive care, in which women/family can put themselves and share experiences with health professionals.

Keywords

• saúde materno-infantil
• comportamento materno
• aleitamento materno
• relações mãe-filho.