Abstract
Objective: To investigate the main factors leading to early ablactation in children under 6 months of age. Methods: This is a systematic review, with a qualitative approach, based on the "Methodological Guidelines: Elaboration of systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative observational studies on risk and prognostic factors" made available by the Brazilian of Health. A total of 14 major articles were selected which met the established eligibility criteria. To compose the discussion it was necessary to extract the data of the 14 articles in question, through a datasheet of extraction of data. Results: Among the factors found after analysis, we obtained: mother believing that she has weak or insufficient milk; nipple trauma; return to work or studies; external interference be they on behalf of a health professional or family member; baby blues; socioeconomic issues; ethnicity and low child weight. Conclusion: The research was of paramount importance to the scientific community in view of the importance of breastfeeding the child for health and population well-being. Thus, it may be suggested to carry out public policies that reduce early ablactation or prenatal early screening of women at risk.