Ventres livres: Parto humanizado como medida de combate à violência obstétrica

Abstract

Violence against women is an endemic, historical, complex problem that has roots in social, economic, cultural, political, and environmental structures. A type of violence against women that has been gaining prominence in the press and social networks in recent years is obstetric violence (O.V.). It is identified as any act of violence directed at pregnant, parturient, or postpartum women or their baby, practiced by professionals in health institutions, which implies disrespect, abuse, mistreatment, and negligence. Objective: To reflect on OV in Brazil, addressing the historical evolution of obstetric practices, defining the main practices that materialize as violations of the basic rights of women in labor, the consequences generated by this act and proposes the dissemination of humanized childbirth as a combat proposal grandmother. Methods: This study is literature review research with an exploratory and descriptive approach. This methodology aims to use scientific works by synthesizing information in a critical way. Results: The evolution of obstetrics as a specialty based on direct violations of women's reproductive rights is discussed; the main forms of obstetric violence against pregnant women; consequences of obstetric violence and humanized childbirth. Conclusion: In view of the above, it is evident that alternatives to obstetric violence practices must be sought, and humanized childbirth and minimal intervention by health teams during labor are paths to be followed in coping with obstetric violence.