Percepção de mulheres quanto à prática do aleitamento materno: uma revisão integrativa

Objective: Identify the contribution of the research on the scientific knowledge about the perception of women regarding breastfeeding. Method: An integrative review was carried and the search for articles occurred in MEDLINE, Pub/Med, LILACS, BDENF, PubMed Central: PMCe CINAHL, from 2008 to 2015, containing 30 articles. Results: Emerging from the analysis were the following categories: benefits of breastfeeding, myths and taboos surrounding breastfeeding; contradictory feelings when breastfeeding; cultural aspects and management of breastfeeding.Conclusion: The results indicate aspects about women’s perceptions regarding breastfeeding, which may contribute to the development of recommendationsin order to assist the breast feeder in a perspective that goes beyond the technical, respecting the perceptions, meanings and practicesattributed to breastfeeding by women