The research aimed to understand the possible factors associated with the COVID19
pandemic that may have impaired the period of exclusive breastfeeding. Cross sectional and anonymous study with 62 mothers from the cities of Belem and
Ananindeua – PA/Brazil, using an online form. As a result, predominantly: 1/3 had
completed higher education, 25 and 49 years old, single, monthly income of 1 to 2
minimum wages, did not participate in government aid programs, cesarean delivery,
prenatal care performed at SUS, were still breastfeeding, 45% had symptoms of
anxiety, depression or compulsive disorder, 63% of children fell ill in the last 6 months.
24% of women felt insecurity or fear of breastfeeding because of media news. The
presence of professional prenatal guidance on pregnancy and COVID19 was absent
in more than 1/3 of the women, 37% did not receive professional guidance on
breastfeeding during prenatal care, and 81% did not receive guidance on
breastfeeding with suspicion or diagnosis of COVID19. Of the statements heard by a
family member or close person, the most frequent was: "You cannot do prenatal care
or go to the hospital so as not to get COVID19". The number of times the child became
ill in the last 6 months and hospitalization of the child were correlated with the period
of breastfeeding with p<0,0001 and p=0,0455, respectively. This study brings a new
perspective to the findings involving maternal and child nutrition and the COVID19
pandemic, and it is essential that more comprehensive policies are reformulated, for
the training of health professionals in the context of coping with COVID19 and for
managing news available in the media.
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