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    Fatores que interferem na prática do aleitamento materno exclusivo: uma revisão integrativa
    (Universidade Católica do Salvador, 2017-06-12) Cavalcante, Ariana Passos Nascimento; Nascimento, Davi da Silva; http://lattes.cnpq.br; Martins, Maísa Mônica Flores; http://lattes.cnpq.br; Nascimento, Davi da Silva; http://lattes.cnpq.br; Aragão, Rita Maria de Brito Alves; http://lattes.cnpq.br; Magalhães, Elaine Teixeira de Oliveira; http://lattes.cnpq.br
    Exclusive breastfeeding is the best source of feeding and protection for the baby until the sixth month of life, requiring no other type of food or liquid. Objective: To identify the factors that interfere in the practice of exclusive breastfeeding. Method: This is an integrative review of the literature using the descriptors: breastfeeding, newborn and early weaning, with a temporal cut-off from 2012 to 2016. Results: Weak milk, despite being a myth, is the Main factor causing interruption of exclusive breastfeeding or early weaning. Final considerations: The lack of knowledge and encouragement of health professionals contribute to the lack of information, thus generating doubts in the practice of exclusive breastfeeding, implying its continuity.