The breastfeeding management in a local reference maternity hospital

Abstract

Objective: To report the importance of communication between healthcare professionals and patients to achieve success in breastfeeding. Experience report: The internship took place at a maternity hospital with a Human Milk Bank over 5 weeks, which is certified as gold standard quality. The students went through 4 different sectors: Joint Accommodation, Delivery Room, Human Milk Bank, and Conventional Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit. On these wise, hands-on techniques and general knowledge of managing newborns were developed, as well as skills to instruct and assist breastfeeding mothers. Final considerations: Throughout the internship, in conjunction with the literature, it became evident that the lack of information about breastfeeding contributes to early weaning. Additionally, emotional factors and anatomical variations may be involved in this process. Thus, the importance of training all healthcare professionals on the subject is highlighted to encourage and support women during the breastfeeding period.