Emoções e sentimentos no contexto da gravidez: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

Objective: To raise, together with the bibliography, the emotions and feelings described by pregnant women resulting from the pregnancy-puerperal process. Method: This is a qualitative exploratory study carried out through an integrative literature review. Data collection was carried out in the period of August and September through the following databases: Virtual Health Library (VHL), Google Scholar. Data analysis was carried out in the period of October and November by reading the titles and abstracts, a selection was made through the filter. Data analysis was performed based on the categorization: Feelings and emotions reported by pregnant women; Impacts from emotions perceived by pregnant women; Health promotion actions. Results: 14 articles read in full and arranged between the years 2007 to 2021 were selected, with a concentration of 3 articles in 2021. We emphasize that in the formation of the authors we found a greater number of nursing professionals. It is noteworthy that most of the selected titles deal with pregnancy in general in all its magnitude, not limited to emotional factors. When evaluating the objectives proposed by the studies, we observed that most of the articles sought to identify women's experiences and expectations during their gestational process. In the methodology applied in the studies, we can assess that most are articles with a qualitative approach. Discussion: anxiety, fear, insecurity, joy and imagination of a perfect baby can be highlighted among the most significant emotions in this process. With regard to the impacts arising from the gestational process on the patient's emotional health, we can highlight: physical and hormonal changes and lack of family acceptance. Conclusion: The puerperal pregnancy cycle demonstrates changes in women from the discovery of pregnancy to the end with childbirth. Various emotional changes and impacts also emerge over the course of the nine months.