Factors related to women's health in puerperium and repercussions on child health

Abstract

Factors related to women's health in puerperium and repercussions on child healthFatores relacionados à saúde da mulher no puerpério e repercussões na saúde da criança Factores relacionados a la salud de la mujer en el puerperio y los efectos en la salud del niño AbstrActObjective: To present a reflection about the influence of some factors related to the women's health in the puerperium and its effects on child health. Methods: Theoretical and reflexive study, based on literature and on authors' perception, aiming to discuss attention to mother and child health in the puerperium. Results: The study emphasized aspects related to the topics:The inseparability of care to the mother and child in the puerperium; Challenges of breastfeeding; The importance of family planning; Mother and child morbidity and mortality. We highlight these aspects as especially relevant during the postpartum period, from the perspective of health promotion and quality of life of the woman-mother, family, newborn, children and family. Conclusion:As children are more vulnerable, they are most benefited by a context of healthy family life. resumenObjetivo: Presentar una reflexión sobre la influencia de factores relacionados a la salud de la mujer en el puerperio y su impacto en la salud del niño. Métodos: Estudio teórico y reflexivo, basado en la literatura y en la percepción de las autoras, buscando discutir la atención a la salud materno-infantil en el puerperio. Resultados: Se resaltaron aspectos relacionados con los temas: La inseparabilidad de la atención a la madre y al niño en el puerperio; Desafíos de la lactancia materna; Importancia de la planificación familiar; y Morbimortalidad materna e infantil. Estos aspectos son especialmente relevantes en el período del puerperio, en la perspectiva de promoción de la salud y calidad de vida de la mujer-madre, pareja, recién-nacido, hijos y familia. Conclusión: Los niños, seres más vulnerables, son los más beneficiados por un contexto saludable de vida en familia.

Adesão e rejeição à consulta puerperal por mulheres de uma unidade básica de saúde da família

“…Neste seguimento são realizadas reuniões grupais e encontros de gestantes, incluindo atividades educativas. Essa assistência possibilita a interação das gestantes com os serviços de saúde, sanando dúvidas e questionamentos, realizando exames, atualizando carteiras de imunizações e passando por atendimentos complementares, como odontológicos e psicológicos 4 .…”

Women with cardiopathy in the context of reproductive planning: contributions of phenomenological hermeneutics

“…Intrauterine devices are an option for those who cannot use the oral contraceptive although the IUD is contra-indicated in women with history or at risk of bacterial endocarditis, cardiac valve prosthesis, mitral and aortic insufficiency, among others. 21 In the context of the Primary Health Care, the Reproductive Planning is an important action for the health of women exposed to gestational risk, and should be able to provide not only orientations, but also the presentation of different modalities of anticonception to enable the women´s choice as well as the couple, by respecting their decisions and orienting about the advantages and disadvantages of each method [22][23] , which was not observed through the participants´ speeches.…”

“…The insufficient distribution of the methods and the unavailability of gynecological care undermine the continuity of care, in addition to the courses for pregnant women and groups of sexual and reproductive rights are presented in an isolated way and unable to offer the necessary support. 22 In parallel, despite the public policies calling for the need for the men´s inclusion in discussions that involve both the Reproductive and the Family Planning, the care practice is limited and focused only in the care of women, not considering the partner´s inclusion even before the reproductive risk. The lack of programmatic investment in the organizational structure of services faced with the social demand to which the man has to respond, as well as the quantitative and qualitative insufficiency of persons for the carrying out of programs stands out as the barriers and unsuccessful factors.…”

Social support from the perspective of postpartum adolescents

“…15 Consequently, all the sources of support who provided a peaceful environment and more time to stay with baby can have contributed to strengthen the bonds.…”