SILVA, S. R.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5037217867763392; SILVA, Silvana Ribeiro da.
Resumen:
The Breastfeeding is synonymous of survival for the newborn, so a birthright. Several factors can influence both, the composition and the volume of milk secretion, including, maternal nutrition, extraction techniques, storage and administration to the baby. Human milk has balanced composition and is considered the best food for infants. It provides energy and nutrients needed and in quantities appropriate for infants. In this study, we aimed to analyze the influence of maternal anthropometric status on the composition of human milk at different stages of lactation in nursing mothers residing in the city of Cuité/PB. The research consisted of a study segment in the first and fourth month of lactation, with 24 lactating mothers in the urban area in the municipality of Cuité/PB. Were collected socioeconomic information, gestation, childbirth and lactation, measured anthropometric measures and human milk samples were collected on 3 consecutive days were collected. Milk samples were packed, pasteurized and analyzed for nutritional characterization. The results showed mothers aged between 20-40 years and living with a per capita income above R$ 140,00. Most mothers who were exclusively breastfeeding (79.2%) in the first month of lactation were those having high education, corresponding to 54.2%. With regard nutritional composition, it was observed that the acidity was within acceptable levels in both lactating periods studied. Furthermore, it was found a reduction of the average values of macronutrients after four months of lactation, especially when referring to lactose, protein and calories. These nutrients, protein and calories found in differentiated concentration for both normal weight mothers, as in overweight / obesity. Studies like this are important for strengthening the incentive to breastfeeding because they demonstrate the quality of milk in relation to maternal nutritional status.
