Objective: To evaluate the impact of kangaroo care on exclusive breastfeeding in low birth weight newborns until 6 months of life.
Methods: Prospective study carried out with 43 newborns (23 allocated in the kangaroo group and 23 in a control group) weighing < 2,000 g and staying in the neonatal unit for at least 7 days. Exclusive breastfeeding rates between the groups were compared until the age of 6 months.
Objective: To address aspects associated with the early detection and clinical management of oral disorders in breastfeeding.
Source Of Data: Review of bibliographic sources (research articles, technical books, dissertations and national and international publications) focused on the clinical management of oral disorders in breastfed babies.
Summary Of The Findings: Suction disorders may lead to inadequate actions that can compromise the mother/baby relation during breastfeeding.