Obstetric violence: literature review

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate publications on irresponsibility that affect pregnant women causing obstetric violence. Methods: This was a narrative review methodology with an exploratory, observational, retrospective study approached in the literature between 2010 and 2020. Results: The pain of women with childbirth assistance has been recorded at different times, has an important impact on changing nursing habits during the puerperium. Violences are common: refusal to choose a partner; lack of information on procedures; unnecessary cesarean section; deprivation of the right to food and walking; lack of adequate routine and repeated vaginal exams; frequent use of induced delivery; accelerates childbirth; perineal incision without consent; Kristeller's maneuver; can lead to permanent physical, mental and emotional damage. The involvement of obstetric violence in pregnant women causes trauma that can cause several worsening of their health throughout their lives. Many of the pregnant women plan to have their child with a normal or programmed norm, in order not to suffer, but when they come across hospitals with doctors who practice negligence. Final considerations: Not all pregnant women, when they are aware, do not denounce public authorities so that those responsible can pay for such an act.