ALEITAMENTO MATERNO E SEUS BENEFÍCIOS

ABSTRACT Introduction: Breast milk is the best natural and essential food for infants, the recommendation is that it be offered to children up to two years of age, exclusively up to six months (Ministry of Health), having as its benefits nutrition with high protein and lipid intake and formation of myelin sheaths that line the axons (Neuronal body) that are responsible for child development and improvement in the immune system. Objective: To analyze the efficacy of the benefits of breastfeeding on child development. Methods: Literature review based on articles from the virtual library PubMed, The Lancet, BVSalud, Cocrene library, El niño sano, SciElo, Ministry of Health and the Brazilian Association of Pediatrics, from 2019 to 2025. Results: A total of 43 relevant articles were found, among which 16 were used based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Conclusion: With all the evidence presented in the aforementioned articles, it is still necessary to promote information about the benefits and correct management of breastfeeding in newborns. Keywords: BREASTFEEDING,IMMUNITY,MYELINATION,CHILD HEALTH,NUTRITION.