Experiences of mothers with early weaning: a grounded theory

Abstract

Objective: To understand the experiences of mothers with early weaning. Method: Qualitative research with a theoretical-methodological contribution from Grounded Theory (Straussian perspective), carried out in the context of primary health care in a medium-sized municipality in the northeast of Brazil. 19 collaborators participated by theoretical sampling. Data collection took place between April and September 2018, with in-depth interviews, and was analyzed in three stages: open and axial coding, and integration. Results: The central category "Women experiencing guilt and overload due to early weaning" was supported by three categories: a) conditions: “Showing the factors that limit breastfeeding”; b) actions/interactions: “Trying to balance motherhood and work during breastfeeding” and “Insufficient social support to keep exclusive breastfeeding”; and c) consequences: “Introducing formula and complementary foods before six months” and “Blaming oneself for the early weaning”. Final considerations: The theoretical model can give support to managers and health professionals to advocate for longer maternity leaves and confront gender disparities and inequities, professional performance with conflicts of interest, and abusive marketing regarding the use of formula.

Hábitos y creencias en la preparación de alimentación complementaria de lactantes un estudio de revisión de literatura

“…Creencias relacionadas al escaso aporte de nutrientes de la leche materna o la saciedad incompleta del infante ante el consumo de la misma, han ocasionado incumplimiento del periodo de lactancia materna exclusiva. Alves et al (2023) (2022), et al mencionan que parte del desconocimiento inadecuada en principios de complementariedad alimentaria es reflejado en la cantidad insuficiente de alimentos (porciones), la frecuencia de consumo, la textura ofrecida, el uso de anti nutrientes en bebidas (anís y manzanilla), que a corto plazo fomentan el riesgo en infantes de padecer anemia o alergias alimentarias como indica Rodríguez-Hernández Adán et al (2019). señalando el uso de probióticos en infantes para la alergia a alimentos como la leche de vaca, productos ricos en gluten, entre otros.…”