In order to understand the practice of the nurse, as social support in relation to breastfeeding, this qualitative research investigated 16 women who experienced breastfeeding. With a structured script the data were collected, analyzed by the traditional theme and discussed in light of the literature. The results reveal that, for most women surveyed, the contribution of the nurse was not satisfactory because she was absent facing the difficulties, resulting in premature weaning. We desire that the nursing care in the postpartum, be reality, and community actions to promote health in order to achieve the recommended by the Ministry of Health regarding breastfeeding be developed.
Breast feeding; nursing care; weaning