As gestantes e suas expectativas em relação ao parto.

Abstract

Childbirth when lived according to maternal expectations produces positive experiences. Since the construction process on the desired type of delivery which starts along the course of prenatal care and it also influences several cultural instances such as, social, emotional, economic. This study aimed to investigate the expectations of pregnant women regarding to the type of delivery. Referring to the methodological aspects it is an exploratory and des criptive qualitative approach. The data collection was conducted through the interview technique with ten women/pregnant. Experiencing pregnancy was the inclusion criterion. The data were discussed from an organization of the material which could provide the interlocution with theoretical references related to the subject studied. Regarding to the type of delivery preference reported by the pregnant women in this study, it was observed that there is a great desire for vaginal delivery, once they recognize that it is beneficial for their prompt recovery and especially for the baby. The factors that lead pregnant women to demonstrate desire for vaginal delivery in some cases were based on their obstetric history, family history, partner desire and also information received from people of their social relations, in addition to medical and nursing orientations in the attended health service. It was observed a lack of knowledge related to the meaning of delivery planning. The study indicates that during the prenatal or in the obstetric center, the nursing professional must have measures which accept the wishes of the mother-to-be, in order to bring benefits for her and her baby, and especially to seek for the qualification of nursing work.