Aconselhamento diretivo como instrumento para melhoria nos índices de aleitamento materno exclusivo: uma revisão integrativa

Abstract

Objective: to identify, in the scientific literature, publications on how directive counseling serves as an instrument to improve the rates of exclusive breastfeeding. Method: this is a qualitative study, integrative review type, carried out in the Scielo, PubMed, Lilacs, Cinahl and BVS databases, in the time series from 2009 to 2019, in Portuguese and English, with Boolean descriptors and operators. Results: 757 articles were found, after identification of the criteria and analysis, only 21 articles were selected. lt was evident that not receiving information about breastfeeding in the prenatal period interferes with the maintenance of breastfeeding. ln this sense, the studies reinforce the need for supportive practices that favor the choice and maintenance of breastfeeding. Conclusion: most studies have shown a positive impact on maintaining exclusive breastfeeding when professional counseling is used to assist possible interventions during breastfeeding.