Fatores que interferem na escolha do parto: normal x cesárea

Abstract

The choice of childbirth is a very important act in the pregnant woman's life. Many factors can influence, such as previous experiences, fears, traumas or even recovery and comorbidities, both inherent to childbirth and postpartum. In this sense, it is important to debate the factors that influence this choice. The objective of this research was to identify the factors that led women to choose the type of delivery in a city in the south of Minas Gerais. This is a quantitative, descriptive, transversal and exploratory study, involving human beings, with the application of a questionnaire. The sampling method established was non-probabilistic. The sample consisted of a group of 31 women who gave birth in the first half of 2021 at the Maternity Hospital of the São Sebastião Hospital Foundation. Therefore, the data collected showed that cesarean was predominant in the choice of parturients, representing 80.6% of the deliveries performed when compared to vaginal delivery, which was 19.40% and among these, not all were chosen by pregnant women, but also situational. It was also noted that fear of pain was one of the most used criteria in women's decision to undergo elective cesarean section. It was also observed that there are gaps in terms of health promotion, as some study participants reported not having received guidance on the routes of delivery as well as their risks and benefits. Thus, it is shown that health promotion is an urgent need and that the nursing professional can effectively contribute throughout pregnancy by providing comprehensive care that includes health promotion through the provision of information and clarification of doubts. , as well as in humanized care to make the woman feel more secure about her birth and consequently reach the maximization of the benefits provided by each route, in this case the ideal indication is disseminated, respecting the ethical precepts, autonomy and health safety of the women.