Abstract
Objective
to report the experience of breastfeeding consultants in caring for breastfeeding women during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Method
an experience report of breastfeeding consultancy services, online and face-to-face modalities, in the city of Fortaleza-CE, between March and April 2020.
Results
given the mothers' feelings of fear and anxiety, the consultants provided support through counseling, as well as guidance with a multidisciplinary team. All the women were breastfeeding and performing social distancing and personal hygiene care actions, the importance of access to reliable information sources being reinforced by the consultants. As for breast problems, preventive and curative interventions were carried out. The mothers' satisfaction with the consultant service was noticed.
Conclusion and implications for practice
breastfeeding consultancy is an aggregating device in women's health that favors both the promotion of breastfeeding and mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic. This report provides directions for a holistic practice, to improve the provided care quality, considering the current challenges of health promotion given the pandemic, and can foster new successful strategies.
Keywords:
Breastfeeding; Coronavirus Infections; Nursing; Consultants; Mental Health