Abstract
ABSTRACT
Objective: To identify behaviors that indicate maternal and neonatal difficulties related to breastfeeding, considering the mode of delivery. Methodology: The sample consisted of 240 binomials by simple random sampling and the data were obtained through the application of the Instrument for observation and evaluation of breastfeeding proposed by the United Nations Children's Fund, with a semi-structured interview and collection of complementary data by analysis medical records. These were analyzed using the SPSS version 3.5 program using Fisher's exact X2 test and Yates correction was applied when appropriate, with statistically significant results when p <0.05. Results: There was a high prevalence of participants with behaviors indicative of difficulties in the study, with "position" and "sucking" being the most prevalent, with significant associations also being found between normal delivery and favorable breastfeeding behaviors related to "response" and between cesarean delivery and favorable behaviors related to “position”. Conclusion: It was possible to identify behaviors that suggest difficulties during breastfeeding, helping the population, providing opportunities for reflection and providing subsidies for health professionals in the encouragement and promotion of Breastfeeding.
Keywords: Breastfeeding; Normal birth; Cesarean section; Maternal and Child Health.