[Experiencing the postpartum period: a comprehensive approach of social phenomenology].
The aim of this study was to achieve an understanding of what new mothers served by private health care realize about the postpartum period, as well as identifying what their help and care needs are, during this life cycle. The research development proposition has been grounded on a qualitative research model with the phenomenological approach. Some categories came out from the statements: Taking charge of her child; feeling overloaded, overwhelmed and insecure; sensing herself vulnerable; experiencing a magic and unique emotion; reporting postpartum care satisfaction. After reviewing the categorical analysis, the postpartum living experiences as described by the subjects have been found quite similar to that of women without private health care. Nevertheless, the access to good quality in private health services became an important aspect because it enabled a close subjective relationship of mother and health care professional, allowing a safe postpartum experience.
Merighi
Miriam Apaarecida Barbosa
MA
Departamento Materno Infantil e Psiquiátrica da Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade de São Paulo (EEUSP), Sjo Paulo, SP. merighi@usp.br
Gonçalves
Roselane
R
Rodrigues
Isabela Granghelli
IG
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D049590:Postpartum Period / Q000523:psychology*