Creencias alimentarias en mujeres adolescentes de 15 a 19 años en período de lactancia en la Parroquia de Ricaurte. Febrero 2022

Abstract

Background: During the breastfeeding period, teenage mothers receive advices about their diet to increase or decrease milk production. These beliefs are passed from generation to generation. Considering this topic very important it is necessary to deepen into knowledge about the teenage mothers feeding during their breastfeeding period, for the baby and the mother’s benefit. Objective: To describe teenager women’s food beliefs during their breastfeeding period, who are located in the parish of Ricaurte. Method: A descriptive qualitative study was carried out in teenagers from 15 to 19 years old who, are in their breastfeeding period and have resided at least one year in the parish of Ricaurte. Results: The diet beliefs that were found in this study are mainly from their mothers and grandmothers, considering that, the use of milkshake with alcohol (beer) will help to the produce of breast milk. But, the study group considers that education on this subject carried out by the health personnel is important. Conclusions: Most of these beliefs are unfounded and with lack of scientific foundation. Work in this age group should be done to improve a better health for teenager mothers and their babies.