Expectation of pregnant women in relation to childbirth

Journal article | Zeitschriftenartikel

Objective: to describe the expectations of pregnant women for childbirth, their fears and anxieties. The activities those they develop to reduce anxiety and family participation. Method: Search descriptive qualitative approach performed in a Basic Health Unit (BHU) in the city of Uberaba MG, with 15 pregnant women. The research project was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro (UFTM) Uberaba MG, under protocol # 1778. Results: Four categories emerged: fear and anxiety, congenital malformation, baby layette and participation of the husband and the mother. Conclusion: We conclude the increasing need for actions to promote health and prevent complications in pregnant women, as well as groups and call for inquiries and planning delivery and postpartum.

Object Details

• Alternative title: Expectativa das gestantes em relação ao parto
• ISSN: 2175-5361
• Extent: Seite(n): 3692-3697
• Language: Portugiesisch
• Notes: Status: Veröffentlichungsversion; begutachtet

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 5(2)

Classification and Topics

• Subject: Medizin und Gesundheit ; Medizin, Sozialmedizin ; Geburt ; Erwartung ; Schwangerschaft ; Pflege ; Familie ; Angst

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Ferreira, Lúcia Aparecida ; Silva, Jaciara Aparecida de Jesus ; Zuffi, Fernanda Bonato ; Mauzalto, Ana Carolina Manzan ; Leite, Cátia da Penha ; Nunes, Judete Silva
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (when): 2013

Further information

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2013v5n2p3692
• URN: urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-340777
• Rights: GESIS - Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften. Bibliothek Köln
• Last update: 21.06.2024, 4:26 PM CEST