A enfermagem e a prevenção de infecções transmissíveis via aleitamento materno: revisão de literatura

Abstract

Introduction: breastfeeding generates benefits for the mother and child, however, sometimes, the mother's health conditions prevent breastfeeding. In the same way that nutrients are passed to the baby through breast milk, some infectious viral diseases can also be transmitted this way. This is why professional monitoring and prenatal exams during pregnancy are so important. Objective: to evaluate the findings in the literature on preventing the transmission of infections via AM. Method: narrative literature review, in the Scientific Electronic Library Online (VHL) and Google Scholar databases. Results and Discussion: 30 articles were analyzed, all of whose authors were nurses linked to academic institutions, whether as teachers or undergraduate or postgraduate students. It should also be noted that 2020 was the year with the largest publication on the topic of vertical transmission through breastfeeding. The transmission of infectious diseases via AM is a serious public health problem and in this sense the nursing professional must be attentive and updated to identify this evolution and provide appropriate care during PN in order to minimize the chances of VT. Conclusion: fiagnosing infectious diseases early in pregnancy offers important advantages in terms of managing the mother's health and preventing vertical transmission. Regarding infected pregnant women, it is essential that there is monitoring by a nurse combined with adequate prenatal care, with a focus on health education.

Keywords: Communicable infections. Nursing. HIV. HTLV. Primary prevention.