Performance of the nursing team in front od early weaning: a narrative review

Abstract

Objective: To understand the main causes of early weaning and the performance of the nursing team regarding the theme. Method: This is a narrative review of the literature, searches were carried out in the Scielo database through the descriptors in health sciences and 15 articles were selected for analysis. Results: The main causes of early weaning are the lack of information, fragile guidelines, the use of nipples and pacifiers and complications such as fissures and breast engorgement. Conclusion: It is believed that the findings of this study may contribute to the scientific and care scenario. The study points to the need to promote breastfeeding, to encourage the implementation of public policies, health, care and work, to encourage the practice and maintenance of breastfeeding.