Abstract
Objective: To investigate the knowledge about breastfeeding of primiparous women met in a maternity hospital in Teresina, PI. Methods: This is a quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study, conducted with 36 primiparous women, aged 16 to 41 years, using a convenience sample. The knowledge of primiparous women was evaluated by applying an adapted questionnaire related to the period of exclusive breastfeeding. Results: The mean age of the primiparous women interviewed was 24.3 years, cesarean section was the most prevalent type of delivery among the participants (75%), 66.67% were exclusively breastfeeding, 47.22% reported having difficulties in the breastfeeding process and 52.78% did not receive information about breastfeeding.Most primiparous women reported having little doubt about the breastfeeding and breastfeeding process, however, when asked about the correct latch and posture and period of EBF, the number of primiparous women who presented doubts increased. Conclusion: Primiparous women have a regular level of knowledge about breastfeeding, in addition to a high percentage of primiparous women who reported not having received information about breastfeeding during the pregnancy-puerperal period.