BREASTFEEDING: BENEFITS FOR CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Authors

  • Angela Santana Teixeira Graduando em Medicina/Universidade Federal do Amapá
  • João Matheus Girão Uchôa Graduado Medicina/ Universidade federal do Ceará
  • Maria Isabel Lencastre de Menezes Dourado de Azevedo Graduando em Medicina/ Universidade Católica de Pernambuco
  • Sabrina Karen Meneses Morais Graduado em Medicina/Universidade Federal do Ceará https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4542-0266
  • Ricardo Ramsés Guedes Ribeiro Graduando em Medicina/ Universidade Católica de Pelotas https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4043-9305
  • Lucas Moreira Rocha Graduando em Medicina/Centro universitário UNIFACID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9493-0682
  • Larissa Diana Barros Soares Graduando em Medicina/ Universidade Ceuma https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8953-3552
  • Julia Beatriz Nascimento Feitosa Graduando em Medicina/Centro Universitário Facimpa
  • Jade Pachêco Castelo Branco Graduando em Medicina/ Centro Universitário UNINOVAFAPI https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5074-3870
  • Sara Bezerra dos Santos Graduando em Medicina/ Centro Universitário FACIMPA
  • Luana Dias Mendes Graduando em Medicina/ Universidade Nove de Julho
  • Gabriel Sá Figueiredo Graduado em Medicina/ UFC sobral
  • Priscilla Araújo Rocha Graduando em Medicina/ Centro Universitário FACIMPA
  • Paulo Ricardo Gonçalves Graduando em Medicina/ Centro Universitário PUC Minas
  • Karla Maria Menezes Silveira Graduado em Psicologia/ Faculdade de Ciências Humanas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36557/2674-8169.2024v6n8p1792-1801

Keywords:

Breastfeeding. Child Development. Immunology. Nutrition. Public Health. Mother-Son Bond.

Abstract

Introduction: Breastfeeding is widely recognized as an essential practice for the promotion of child health and development. In this way, breast milk is composed of a complex combination of nutrients, antibodies and bioactive factors adjusted specifically to the needs of the baby, promoting healthy development and protection against various diseases. Exclusive breastfeeding strengthens the immune system, reducing the incidence of respiratory, gastrointestinal and otitis media infections, and is associated with a lower risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Methodology: Searches were carried out in databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, VHL and SCIELO, using descriptors related to breastfeeding and child development. Original studies published between 2015 and 2024 that directly addressed the benefits of breastfeeding were included. The critical analysis of the data focused on the methodological quality of the studies, ensuring a comprehensive and relevant review. Results and discussions: Exclusive breastfeeding is fundamental for the nutrition and development of the baby, preventing chronic malnutrition, such as dwarfism, and promoting cognitive development. Breastfed children tend to perform better in IQ tests and cognitive skills in childhood and adolescence, due to the presence of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in breast milk, essential for brain development. In addition, breastfeeding strengthens the emotional bond between mother and child, fundamental for the psychosocial development of the child. Studies reveal that breastfeeding is associated with improvements in several areas of child development, including motor skills, communication and social interactions. Final Considerations: The importance of public policies that promote and support the practice of exclusive breastfeeding. The study reinforces the need to strengthen health programs that encourage breastfeeding, ensuring that all mothers have access to the necessary support.

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2024-08-13

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Teixeira, A. S., Uchôa , J. M. G., Menezes, M. I. L. de, Morais , S. K. M., Ribeiro , R. R. G., Rocha , L. M., Soares , L. D. B., Feitosa, J. B. N., Branco , J. P. C., Santos , S. B. dos, Mendes , L. D., Figueiredo , G. S., Rocha , P. A., Gonçalves , P. R., & Silveira , K. M. M. (2024). BREASTFEEDING: BENEFITS FOR CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT. Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences, 6(8), 1792–1801. https://doi.org/10.36557/2674-8169.2024v6n8p1792-1801

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Vol. 6 No. 8 (2024): BJIHS QUALIS B3 - FATOR DE IMPACTO SJIF 5.807

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Literature Review

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Copyright (c) 2024 Angela Santana Teixeira, João Matheus Girão Uchôa , Maria Isabel Lencastre de Menezes, Sabrina Karen Meneses Morais , Ricardo Ramsés Guedes Ribeiro , Lucas Moreira Rocha , Larissa Diana Barros Soares , Julia Beatriz Nascimento Feitosa, Jade Pachêco Castelo Branco , Sara Bezerra dos Santos , Luana Dias Mendes , Gabriel Sá Figueiredo , Priscilla Araújo Rocha , Paulo Ricardo Gonçalves , Karla Maria Menezes Silveira

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