Abstract
Objective: To analyze the effects of an educational workshop on breastfeeding for pregnant women accompanied at a family health unit. Methods: This is an intervention research with the participation of 20 pregnant women. The educational intervention was developed through the following steps: problem identification; organization of the workshop; disclosure; making and delivering educational technology on the subject; educational workshop; reinforcement of educational intervention and evaluation through an immediate and late pre and post test on the theme worked in the workshop. The results were analyzed descriptively. Results: After the intervention, there was an increase in correct answers in the responses of pregnant women and an increase in their knowledge about the beginning of breastfeeding in the first hour of life, causes and prevention of breast problems. The benefits of breastfeeding for nursing mothers need to be reinforced in health care, as well as care with milking, storage and administration of milk. Conclusion: The educational workshop helped to expand the knowledge of the participating pregnant women and may contribute to their autonomy and decision-making power on the practice of breastfeeding.