Objective:
To know the social support network of recent mothers in the practice of breastfeeding.
Methods:
This is a qualitative research of the descriptive type, using assumptions of research participant, accomplished through interview with 21 recent mothers.
Results:
The family occupied the first place in the reference of the interviewed, represented, mainly, by the mothers of recent mothers and other women in the family. Breastfeeding appears as an act permeated by myths, beliefs and values passed on from generation to generation, being strongly influenced by the social support network who has recently given birth.
Conclusion:
It is emphasized the importance of knowing, encourage and enhance the presence of social support network who has recently given birth, while breastfeeding, in order to enable their participation and collaboration in membership and maintenance of this practice.
Breastfeeding; Social Networking; Social Support; Family; Nursing