Caring during breastfeeding: Perceptions of mothers and health professionals

• Published in: Investigación y educación en enfermería 2019, Vol.37 (2)
• Main Authors: Lucchini-Raies, Camila, Márquez Doren, Francisca, Garay Unjidos, Nicole, Contreras Véliz, Javiera, Jara Suazo, Daniel, Calabacero Florechaes, Cristina, Campos Romero, Solange, Lopez-Dicastillo, Olga
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: aleitamento materno; breastfeeding; Breastfeeding & lactation; enfermagem de atenção primária; enfermería de atención primaria; investigación cualitativa; lactancia materna; madres; Medical personnel; mothers; mães; pesquisa qualitativa; Primary care; primary care nursing; Qualitative research
• ISSN: 0120-5307; 2216-0280; 2216-0280
• DOI: 10.17533/udea.iee.v37n2e09

Abstract Purpose. To know the perceptions of mothers and health professionals in relation to the care provided and received during breastfeeding at primary health care level.Methods. A qualitative exploratory study was conducted with breastfeeding mothers (10) and primary health care professionals (24). Data was gathered through indepth interviews and focus groups. Data analysis was performed through thematic content analysis. The rigor of the study was ensured by the Guba and Lincoln criteria for qualitative research. Ethical aspects were addressed through the informed consent process, confidentiality, and methodological rigor.Results. The experience of providing/receiving breastfeeding support was revealed as a dynamic, multidimensional care and support process, through three central themes: 1. Influence of previous care and support experiences during the breastfeeding process; 2. Importance of the context within which care is framed; and 3. Addressing emotions to establish trust between professionals and mothers.Conclusion. The study findings contribute to further understanding a complex phenomenon, such as breastfeeding support and care for mothers/families, from the experience of the actors involved, deepening the experiences of both in integrated manner. In addition, the relational, organizational, and contextual dimensions that influence support, and that should guide care, are also highlighted.Descriptors: breastfeeding; mothers; primary care nursing; qualitative research.How to cite this article: Lucchini-Raies C, Márquez-Doren F, Garay Unjidos N, Contreras J, Jara D, Calabacero C, et al., Care during Breastfeeding: Perceptions of Mothers and Health Professionals. Invest. Educ. Enferm. 2019; 37(2):e09ReferencesWorld Health Organisation. Infant and young child feeding [Internet]. 2017; (cited 03 May 2019):23–5. Available from: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs342/en/ Rosso F, Skarmeta N, Sade A. Informe técnico: Encuesta nacional de la lactancia materna en la atención primaria ENALMA. Chile 2013 [Internet]. Santiago: Ministerio de Salud; 2013. Available from: http://web.minsal.cl/sites/default/files/INFORME_FINAL_ENALMA_2013.pdf Rodríguez L. Situación actual de la lactancia materna y regulación para su protección y promoción. Santaigo; 2017. MINSAL. Prestaciones Chile crece Contigo [Internet]. Santiago: Ministerio de Salud; 2017 [cited 23 Jan. 2017]. p. 7. Available from: http://www.crececontigo.gob.cl/sobre-chile-crece-contigo/que-ofrec