A posição do homem no processo de amamentação: um ensaio sobre a produção de sentidos / The mens position in the breastfeeding process: an essay on the production of meanings

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IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

27/07/2012

RESUMO

This research adopted a qualitative approach, using theoretical assumptions of Discursive Practices and Production of Daily Life Meanings; it was tried to describe the process of mens meanings regarding his involvement in the maternal breastfeeding process of his child (children). The Associação Feminina de Marília Maternidade Gota de Leite of Marília SP was the scenery for the identification of subjects, seven men, living in the city of Marília and that met the inclusion criteria. Data were recorded and later organized as theoretical and methodological assumptions of discursive practices. The discourse was analyzed by means of a map of ideas association that led to the identification of three themes: (1) The position of men in the process of breastfeeding; (2) Mens actions in the breastfeeding process and (3) Family relationships in the process of breastfeeding. The results showed that the meaning attributed to the process of experiencing the childs breastfeeding is guided in the daily lives of the men taking part in this study, by experiencing daily life situations with his wife and children, as well as with other members of the family that somehow is inserted in this context of breastfeeding experience. For most men in this study it is noted a movement driven by the active participation in the breastfeeding process of the child; however, in the perspective of others there is still a possible gap of absence or circumstantial distance justified by being internalized and naturalized to these men. Besides, in their perception there is the exclusive role of female responsibility regarding the children and family care and more specifically regarding the object of this study: breastfeeding. It was also realized that the men place himself in different positions in this process, as a father, companion, husband and likewise he perceives the woman in different locations: in the couple relationship, in the private or public context, assuming the role of mother, of woman that shares with him the construction of the family, that works and is his wife. The perception of most of these men is that following the breastfeeding process of his child (children) is a remarkable experience due to the meaning of being with the woman and the child or of learning and overcoming difficulties that can be presented to each of them. It was concluded that the society that still imposes on women a high burden of responsibility regarding family care also needs to look at the experience of men and prepare them for parenthood and for participation in a collaborative home environment where partners are willing to engage in their natural positions in a happy and pleasant way.

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aleitamento materno breastfeeding construcionismo social. family relations father´s pais relações familiares social constructionism participação participation

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