The research aimed to understand the possible factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic that may have impaired the period of exclusive breastfeeding. Cross-sectional and anonymous study with 62 mothers from the cities of Belem and Ananindeua – PA/Brazil, using an online form.As a result, predominantly: 1/3 had completed higher education, 25 and 49 years old, single, monthly income of 1 to 2 minimum wages, did not participate in government aid programs, cesarean delivery, prenatal care performed at SUS, were still breastfeeding, 45% had symptoms of anxiety, depression or compulsive disorder, 63% of children fell ill in the last 6 months. 24% of women felt insecurity or fear of breastfeeding because of media news.The presence of professional prenatal guidance on pregnancy and COVID-19 was absent in more than 1/3 of the women, 37% did not receive professional guidance on breastfeeding during prenatal care, and 81% did not receive guidance on breastfeeding with suspicion or diagnosis of COVID-19. Of the statements heard by a family member or close person, the most frequent was: "You cannot do prenatal care or go to the hospital so as not to get COVID-19".The number of times the child became ill in the last 6 months and hospitalization of the child were correlated with the period of breastfeeding with p<0.0001 and p=0.0455, respectively. This study brings a new perspective to the findings involving maternal and child nutrition and the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is essential that more comprehensive policies are reformulated, for the training of health professionals in the context of coping with COVID-19 and for managing news available in the media.

O novo Coronavírus foi identificado pela primeira vez em Wuhan, na China em 2019 e trouxe diversos desafios para o sistema de saúde a nível global, pois logo se disseminou por outros continentes sendo declarado pela Organização Mundial da Saúde como “Pandemia” em 31 de janeiro de 2020. No Brasil, o primeiro caso identificado foi no município de São Paulo em fevereiro de 2020, o qual levou Estados e Municípios a tomar medidas para postergar o colapso. Contudo, essas medidas apesar de serem eficientes, provocaram efeitos negativos à economia. Logo, surge a preocupação com a Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional dos domicílios brasileiros. Diante disso, o objetivo desta pesquisa é avaliar quais os impactos da pandemia da Covid-19 na Segurança Alimentar no Brasil. Trata-se de uma Revisão integrativa com abordagem qualitativa, no qual utiliza a literatura como base para estudar e analisar os pontos referentes ao tema abordado. A amostra final é composta por 12 referências que foram consideradas relevantes para este estudo. Após a leitura na íntegra foram discutidos os seguintes pontos: Crise Global, Insegurança Alimentar e Nutricional no Brasil, Aspectos Socioeconômicos e Demográficos, Alimentação, Covid-19, Condições Habitacionais, Saúde Mental e Políticas Públicas Frente à Pandemia. Conclui-se que a Insegurança Alimentar e Nutricional não é um fato recente no Brasil e os aspectos que influenciam no aumento dos níveis se repetem, mas com a Pandemia essa realidade foi intensificada atingido níveis mais graves, sendo necessário que esses aspectos sejam avaliados para a tomada de medidas que amenizem essa situação.

Introduction: The monitoring of women and guidance on the benefits of breast milk are of paramount importance for the mother to choose to breastfeed. It is necessary that the approach is effective and gradual so that she feels pleasure and well-being when practicing the act of breastfeeding. This activity is vulnerable to interference from multiple factors that encompass maternal principles, especially with regard to the conduct of each woman in these circumstances. Maternal insecurity was one of the factors that puerperal women reported presenting and influencing early weaning, since this insecurity may be related to the production of breast milk. Therefore, the present research aimed to describe which emotional aspects were reported by women who breastfed during the pandemic period in two municipalities in the metropolitan region of Belém. Methodology: Quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study with the application of an online questionnaire via Google forms. Conclusion: The research results reflect on the importance of investigating factors related to the emotional aspect of women during pregnancy and postpartum periods, in order to prevent and treat these changes or disorders, as they influence maternal health and consequently in the practice of breastfeeding. However, it is important that new research be developed to help health professionals in encouraging this practice that saves so many lives.