Abstract

TRUJILLO, Johanna Isabel et al. Breastfeeding as a singular and sociocultural phenomenon marked by differences and tensions. Arch Venez Puer Ped [online]. 2015, vol.78, n.2, pp.45-51. ISSN 0004-0649.

The present paper is an ethnographic study with the objective of understanding the meanings of breastfeeding for community mother educators in a national program for family care. Methodology: individual and group interviews to mother educators were done. In addition observations were made of the educational sessions that the FAMI mothers performed with their mothers' groups. Data analysis and field work were done simultaneously. The results show the relationships between breastfeeding, child rearing and subject, which requires understanding breastfeeding as a singular and social phenomenon, involving differences and tensions. The education process undertaken by educator mothers as community leaders is described as a sensitive and flexible education. Conclusion: an explanatory path is presented to account for the findings. Reflections derived from the results for programs and policies are proposed, particularly for breastfeeding education.

Keywords : breastfeeding; child rearing; health education; popular education; ethnography.

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