Factors that influence the breast milk donation process

Authors

  • Naiana Mota Buges
  • Renata Junqueira Pereira Universidade Federal do Tocantins

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2020.38.122-130

Keywords:

Milk bank. Breast milk. Donations. Motivation.

Abstract

This study aimed to describe the factors that influence breastfeeding mothers to donate human milk by discussing articles from the Scopus, Web of Science, LILACS and Medline databases published since 1998, when the Brazilian Human Milk Bank Network was created. We selected 42 articles for the analysis of titles and abstracts. After applying the exclusion criteria, the final review consisted of 15 articles, and we listed the main motivating factors for human milk donation, being among them: altruism/ benevolence /empathy; excess milk and complications with breastfeeding; guidance, assistance and social support; decentralization, structure and logistics; parity and schooling. We concluded that the comprehension of the breastfeeding mothers’ behavior and feelings regarding the process of milk donation can base the creation of health policies to promote the practice of donation and improve existing ones, through maintenance and capture of new breast milk donors.

Published

2020-06-30

How to Cite

Buges, N. M., & Pereira, R. J. (2020). Factors that influence the breast milk donation process. Context and Health Journal, 20(38), 122–130. https://doi.org/10.21527/2176-7114.2020.38.122-130

Issue

Section

Nutrição & Saúde