Breastfeeding as a constructed practice: Reflections about breastfeeding and weaning historical evolution in Brazil

dos Santos Monteiro, Juliana Cristina; Spanó Nakano, Ana Márcia

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Investigación y Educación en Enfermería

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Abstract

DOS SANTOS MONTEIRO, Juliana Cristina and SPANO NAKANO, Ana Márcia. Breastfeeding as a constructed practice: Reflections about breastfeeding and weaning historical evolution in Brazil. Invest. educ. enferm [online]. 2011, vol.29, n.2, pp.315-321. ISSN 0120-5307.

The historical evolution of breastfeeding practices and the causes of early weaning in Brazil are reviewed in the paper. Literature analysis suggests that breastfeeding success depends on three elements: Correct management of the technique, perception of breastfeeding importance, and the mothers decision to do it.

Keywords : breast feeding; weaning; maternal and child health.

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