Despite the analysed educative interventions having showed to be more effective in the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life, compared with routine practice, the need to develop new strategies that also include the social network of the woman from the prenatal period was perceived. Furthermore, it is important to offer support in a holistic way, encompassing the five types of support (informative, emotional, face-to-face, instructional and selfsupport) that the mother needs for breastfeeding.