[The practice of breastfeeding in a group of Brazilian women: a movement of accommodation and resistance].
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 accommodation as they felt the act of breast feeding as donation, a sacrifice and dedication as well as resistance when they justified weaning affirming the lack of physiological capacity for breastfeeding.
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Departamento de Enfermagem Materno Infantil e Saúde Pública da Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo.
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D001294:Attitude to Health; D001938:Brazil; D001942:Breast Feeding / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009042:Motivation; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
A prática do aleitamento materno em um grupo de mulheres brasileiras: movimento de acomodação e resistência.