El proceso de nacimiento asistido y cómo lo percibe la mujer: estudio descriptivo
Percepção da mulher sobre o processo de nascimento acompanhado
Online braz. j. nurs. (Online); 11 (2), 2012
Publication year: 2012
The present qualitative study searched for the understanding of women's perception on the participation of a coach, chosen by them, during the labor process. The research study was carried out between August and November 2009 at a teaching maternity in the municipality of Curitiba, Parana State, Brazil. Ten (10) women who had coaching delivery were the subjects in this study. Data was obtained by means of a semi-structured interview held during puerperium and submitted to thematic analysis. Results evidenced that a coach's presence brings over security, peacefulness, support, and comfort during the labor process. It is pointed out the importance of the nursing team on assisting and enabling the coach's presence, thus fostering a good evolution in the labor process and strengthening family bonds.