Autoeficácia em amamentar de mulheres no pré-natal e no pós-parto : estudo longitudinal

Abstract

Aim: to compare the averages of self-efficacy scores o f women in prenatal and postpartum with the variables of pregnancy, childbi rth, postpartum and related to breastfeeding. Method: longitudinal study of Panel type, that evaluated 5 0 women in prenatal and puerperal in 2011, using the Breastfee ding Self-Efficacy Scale – Short Form and a form with data from the pregnancy, childbirth and t he puerperium. Results : statistical significance with the scale were shown by: planned pregnancy; to perform six or more ante- natal consultations; to perform the preparation of breasts for breastfeeding; wish to breastfeed the child; participate in Group of pregn ant women; vaginal birth in a public hospital; breastfeeding in the first hour of life a nd exclusively on maternity and on hospital discharge; not having trouble with breast-feeding. Conclusion : several factors may influence in the self-efficacy, being relevant promote breast feeding such as the prenatal, to encourage this practice and to provide explanations to the mo thers about the child's diet.