Percepciones y deseos sobre el parto en gestantes a término en Zamora

Abstract

[EN] Objective: To describe perceptions and wishes regarding childbirth in a group of full-termpregnant women in Zamora.Method: Qualitative study of phenomenological character. Participants and scope of study:pregnant women (37-38 weeks), Zamora Sur and Santa Elena health centres (Zamora, Spain).Data collection: semi-structured interviews, until data saturation (16 interviews). Data analysis:analysis of thematic content.Results: The maternal feelings varied from joy to fear or stress. The interviewees said they didnot feel capable of enduring the pain of childbirth. The needs that they felt most important werehaving support and accompaniment during delivery (especially of their partner) and receivinggood treatment from the healthcare workers.Conclusions: The importance and repercussion of childbirth for women are not only biological,but also largely mental, emotional and social. It is conditioned by multiple factors: maternalfeelings, their ability to deal with the pain of childbirth, their needs, the changes they havemade, the support they have and the health professionals who care for them.