Inhibition of preterm labor from women point of view - DOI: 10.4025/cienccuidsaude.v8i4.9668

Abstract

A qualitative exploratory-descriptive research, whose objective was to understand the experience of women during the inhibition of preterm labor at the obstetric center. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with six postpartum mothers at a maternity room in Florianopolis, SC, from August to October 2008. They were reviewed in accordance with the proposal of Collective Subject's Discourse. The Central Ideas and Discourses include the following aspects: side effects of drug uterus-inhibitors, orientation received from professionals, experienced feelings, emotional support, care received and distress reported. The side effects of drugs uterus-inhibitor influenced on feelings of ambivalence between the need to continue inhibiting and the desire of childbirth. However, after the discontinuation of clinical decision of inhibition, feelings of relief emerged. Assistance to women during the inhibition of preterm labor might value the emotional aspects as well as the distress resulting from the treatment.