The practice of breastfeeding in a group of brazilian women: a movement of accommodation and resistance

Authors

  • Ana Márcia Spanó Nakano Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Departamento de Enfermagem Materno Infantil e Saúde Pública
  • Marli Villela Mamede Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Departamento de Enfermagem Materno Infantil e Saúde Pública

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691999000300010

Keywords:

breast feeding, women health

Abstract

Actions to stimulate breastfeeding are directed to assist children's needs and do not contemplate woman in her specificities The present study aimed at understanding the meanings women give to their experiences and demands in the practice of breastfeeding. 20 women that were experiencing breastfeeding for the first time were interviewed. Data analysis were based on the feminist theory. Authors found breast feeding as a feminine process socially determined. Women showed accomodation as they felt the act of breast feeding as donation, a sacrifice and dedication as well as resistance when they justified weaninng affirming the lack of physiological capacity for breastfeeding.

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Published

1999-07-01

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 3 (1999)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

The practice of breastfeeding in a group of brazilian women: a movement of accommodation and resistance. (1999). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 7(3), 69-76. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691999000300010