Breastfeeding and care: winnicott’s purpose
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breast feeding, mother and child health, infant care.Abstract
Campaigns to encourage breastfeeding have been informing people for decades about the benefits of this practice, both physiologically and emotionally. However, for this to happen it is necessary the mother to show an affective availability in breastfeeding, and health professionals may considerably affect this practice. Considering the current relevance of this topic and the fact that Winnicott is dedicated to guiding health professionals, this study aims to present a theoretical reflection on breastfeeding from the Winnicottian theory and its implications in mother-child health care. Among the conclusions, we highlight that the professionals should facilitate the manifestation of mothering care, a process which belongs to the mother. Respecting the mother’s time and her breastfeeding rhythm and wishes is one of the main Winnicottian teachings to the health team.Downloads
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2014-02-23
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Kruel, C. S., & de Souza, A. P. R. (2014). Breastfeeding and care: winnicott’s purpose. Distúrbios Da Comunicação, 26(1). Retrieved from https://revistas.pucsp.br/index.php/dic/article/view/15779
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Copyright (c) 2014 Cristina Saling Kruel, Ana Paula Ramos de Souza
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