出版社:Grupo de Pesquisa Metodologias em Ensino e Aprendizagem em Ciências
摘要:Objective: To identify in the literature the factors that favor early weaning. Methodology: This study is an integrative review of the literature carried out between January and April 2021. The descriptors were used: Breast Feeding, Weaning and Prenatal Care. The inclusion criteria were studies published in the last eight years (2013-2021), original studies published in Brazil, in Portuguese, English and Spanish and presentation of the full text. The exclusion criteria were repeated articles and / or that do not fit the theme addressed. Results: Among the main factors that lead to early weaning, teenage pregnancy, a mother with low milk production and unfavorable socioeconomic conditions were evidenced. Conclusion: Prenatal care performed ideally is the best strategy for promoting exclusive breastfeeding and preventing early weaning, serving to identify people in vulnerable situations and also as a form of intervention through monitoring and health education.