Abstract Objective: To analyze the reasons why mothers do not take their children to childcare consultation, characterizing their social and demographic profile. Methods: An exploratory qualitative research was conducted with sixteen mothers of infants assisted at a Family Health Center located in a Brazilian city named Sobral-on the State of Ceará. Data collection took place through individual semi structured interviews. Results: Most mothers had more than 25 years old, housewives, married, with education at elementary level, and poor income. The […]