Influence of the social support network in the promotion of breastfeeding: perception of nursing mother

Abstract

Objective: To understand the perception of nursing mothers about the influence of the social support network in the promotion of breastfeeding. Method: This is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, having as participants the mothers assisted in the Family Health Strategy. For data collection, the semi-structured interview was used as a technique. A total of 18 nursing mothers participated in the research, who were included based on the following criteria: having a child up to 6 months old, being breastfed or not, and having had adequate prenatal care. Results: The analysis of the material collected allowed the emergence of 3 categories: Breastfeeding: miscellany of feelings and culture; The family support network: challenges, difficulties and limits; The role of nursing within the support network and the success of breastfeeding. Final considerations: It showed that most participants did not receive guidance on breastfeeding during prenatal care, which can often discourage the process after delivery.