Preparation for breastfeeding during prenatal care: recommendations from postpartum women to health professionals / Preparação para a amamentação no pré-natal: recomendações de puérperas aos profissionais de saúde
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Objective: to list postpartum women's recommendations for health professionals regarding breastfeeding preparation during prenatal care. Methodology: qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive study conducted in a women’s health unit of a teaching hospital in Southern Brazil with 22 postpartum women. Data were collectedfrom July to August 2025 through semi-structured interviews and subsequently subjected to thematic analysis. Results: Participants recommended the implementation of support groups led by trained reference professionals. They highlighted the importance of dialogue, the teaching of techniques, and the use of playful resources. Furthermore, they suggested accessible communication strategies, such as the use of posters and groups on instant messaging applications. Conclusion: Postpartum women point to recommendations aimed at facilitating the exchange of information and the sharing of experiences between participants and the healthcare team, thereby strengthening the breastfeeding support network.
Institution: Universidade Federal de Pelotas
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7224635530