Rev. Soc. Bras. Enferm. Ped.2018;18(2):103-8.
The influence of breastfeeding in child emotional development: maternal perceptions
DOI: 10.31508/1676-3793201800016
Abstract
Objective
To describe knowledge produced about maternal perceptions about the influence of breastfeeding on child emotional development.
Methods
Integrative review in recognized databases. Realized Content Analysis of the Results and defined thematic categories.
Results
13 articles have evidenced the maternal perceptions about breastfeeding, weaning factors, factors that influence the maintenance of the practice, feelings, guidelines received and influence of breastfeeding on child development. There is a single publication dealing with maternal perceptions about the influence of breastfeeding on infant emotional development.
Conclusion
The approach of maternal perception about the influence of breastfeeding on child emotional development is scarce in literature.
Keywords: Breastfeeding; Child development; Maternal perceptions