Factors that influence the early breastfeeding: na integrative review.

Abstract

Objective: To identify which factors influence early weaning from breastfeeding. Methods: It is an integrative literature review, applied after combining Health Sciences descriptors in the databases, Latin  American  and  Caribbean  Literature  in  Health  Sciences (LILACS), Online Electronic Scientific Library (SCIELO) and Virtual Health Library (VHL) with selection of 367 articles and use of specific criteria, 357 articles were excluded and 10 articles were included for final analysis . Results: The reasons most cited by the authors as being most important for the discontinuation of exclusive breastfeeding before the age of six months were: the mother working outside the home, low level of education of the mothers, weak milk, nipple trauma, use of nipples (pacifier and bottle) and deficiency in prenatal consultation. Final considerations: This research made it possible to know the different causes that can lead to early weaning. Further studies on this topic are suggested so that there is discussion and elaboration of a strategic plan to prevent discontinuity of exclusive breastfeeding before six months.