Breastfeeding experience of women after mammoplasty

Authors

  • Jhéssica de Freitas Camargo Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Thais de Souza Silva Modenesi Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Marcos Antônio Gomes Brandão Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Escola de Enfermagem Anna Nery
  • Ivone Evangelista Cabral Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Escola de Enfermagem Anna Nery
  • Mônica Barros de Pontes Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Hospital Universitário Cassiano Antônio Morais, Banco de Leite Humano
  • Cândida Caniçali Primo Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Departamento de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/s1980-220x2017020003350

Keywords:

Breast Feeding, Mammaplasty, Breast Implantation, Weaning, Nursing Theory, Milk Banks

Abstract

Objective: To describe and interpret the experience of breastfeeding among women who underwent mammoplasty surgery prior to motherhood. Method: A descriptive, qualitative study developed with women attended at a Human Milk Bank between 2014 and 2015. Data analysis was based on the content analysis method and supported by the Interactive Theory of Breastfeeding. Results: 13 women participated in the study. Four categories emerged: 1) Success (or lack thereof ) in Exclusive Breastfeeding: influence of maternal and child biological conditions; 2) Maternal feelings: perception about breastfeeding; 3) Decision making on the continuity of breastfeeding or the use of formula; 4) The role of health professionals in protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding: Information (or lack thereof ) on the implications of the surgery. Conclusion: Unfavorable biological conditions of the women who underwent mammoplasty generated unsuccessful experiences in exclusive breastfeeding and limited their decision-making, despite their desire to breastfeed.

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Published

2019-02-05

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How to Cite

Breastfeeding experience of women after mammoplasty. (2019). Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 52, e03350. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1980-220x2017020003350