BREASTFEEDING IN THE FIRST HOUR OF LIFE: IMPORTANCE FOR THE CONTINUITY OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING
Abstract
Breastfeeding in the first hour after delivery, called the "golden hour", is an important practice for the promotion of neonatal health and for the strengthening of the bond between mother and baby. This study aimed to analyze the importance of early breastfeeding in maintaining breastfeeding, as well as the role of the nursing team in this process. This is an integrative literature review, carried out in the Virtual Health Library (VHL) and Scientific Electronic Library online (SciELO) databases, from 2015 to 2025, using the descriptors "breastfeeding", "human milk" and "early weaning". After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, eight articles were selected to compose the final sample. The results show that early initiation of breastfeeding is associated with a longer duration of exclusive breastfeeding and a reduction in neonatal morbidity and mortality. Factors such as immediate skin-to-skin contact, type of delivery and quality of care directly influence this practice. In addition, the importance of the nursing team in providing guidance and support to postpartum women from prenatal to postpartum was highlighted. It is concluded that breastfeeding in the first hour of life contributes significantly to the success of breastfeeding, and it is necessary to strengthen care and educational strategies aimed at its promotion.
Author Biographies
Nursing student at the University of Rio Verde, currently in the 9th semester of the undergraduate program.
Master’s Degree Holder and PhD Candidate in Gerontology at the Catholic University of Brasília. Bachelor of Nursing, with specializations in Obstetric Nursing and Occupational Nursing. Adjunct Professor II at the University of Rio Verde.
Registered Nurse, graduated from the University of Rio Verde. Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences and Health from the Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás and PhD Candidate in Ergonomics at the University of Lisbon. Adjunct Professor at UniRV.
Master’s Degree in Nursing from the Fluminense Federal University and Faculty Member at the University of Rio Verde.
Valéria da Silva Faria – Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences and Health from the Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás (PUC-GO). Specialist in Nursing Management of Surgical Centers and Post-Anesthetic Recovery from the Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás (PUC-GO). Specialist in Intensive Care Nursing from PUC-GO. Specialist in Hospital Administration from the University of Ribeirão Preto (UNAERP). Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the Centro Universitário do Triângulo (UNITRI). Professor at the School of Nursing of UniRV. Instructor at SENAC. Registered Nurse.
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