Abstract
Objective: To describe the sociodemographic profile, reproductive and obstetric of women with breast disorders associated to breastfeeding in a maternity hospital in Salvador-Bahia (BA). Methods: Exploratory study, descriptive, of field study with a quantitative approach, accomplished in a maternity hospital in Salvador. Results: A total of 62 records were analyzed, and the median age being 25 years. (46.8%) declared themselves black, (50%) in a stable union, (40.3%) had completed high school and (58.1%) were unemployed. Of the obstetric characteristics (98.4%) performed prenatal, (46.8%) received guidance on breastfeeding during consultations, (13.1%) had syphilis during pregnancy and (69.4%) had vaginal delivery of the reproductive traits (50%) they started their sexual life with 13 to 15 years of age, (35.3%) used a combination pill before gestation and (51.6%) were primiparous. Conclusion: Data from recent study made possible a greater understanding of the occurrence of breast complications, as well as the socioeconomic, reproductive and obstetric profile of infants, which contributes to the promotion of actions and strategies to prevent those occurrences.