Natália Rejane Salim

Corpo e sexualidade: a experiência de um grupo de puérperas

Este estudio tuvo como objetivo conocer como las mujeres se relacionan con la sexualidad y los cambios corporales en el periodo del puerperio. Se trata de una investigacion cualitativa; el instrumento de trabajo fue la entrevista semiestructurada. Seis mujeres del oeste del estado de Sao Paulo participaron del estudio. Las entrevistas fueron grabadas en los hogares de las participantes. En el analisis, las conversaciones fueron agrupadas en categorias, las tres principales fueron: “Cambios”, “Sexualidad” y “Apoyo Social”. Los resultados muestran, que en ese periodo ocurren importantes cambios. La sexualidad se mostro relacionada, muchas veces, con dificultades, miedos y preocupaciones. La relacion con el companero y con la red de apoyo demostro ser importante. Se puede concluir que en el puerperio ocurren muchos cambios, tanto en el ambito fisico como en el psicosocial. De esta manera los profesionales, que trabajan directamente con las mujeres, deben dar valor a este periodo.

Corpo e sexualidade na gravidez

The objective of this ethnographic study was to understand how women experience their bodys physiological processes during pregnancy and their effects on sexuality. The study involved seven women living in a poor neighborhood in São Paulo. Data collection was performed through participant observation and interviews using guiding questions. The data were presented in the narrative form and then organized into the following categories: realizing the changes in the body; living with the changes in the body; and feelings and sensations experienced in sexual life during pregnancy and imagining the body after pregnancy. The women referred to the changes in their bodies as discomforts, and expressed their concern that these changes would be permanent. They expressed they hoped that, after childbirth, their body would go back to what it was like before pregnancy and that they would recover their sexual desire. Recognition of these concerns is an essential tool to guarantee appropriate professional practices.Estudo etnografico que teve como objetivo compreender como as gestantes vivenciam os processos fisiologicos do seu corpo durante a gestacao e a sua repercussao na sexualidade. A pesquisa envolveu sete mulheres residentes em bairro popular de Sao Paulo. Na coleta de dados, utilizou-se observacao participante e entrevista com questoes norteadoras. Os dados foram apresentados na forma de narrativa e posteriormente organizados nas categorias: Percebendo as transformacoes corporais; Convivendo com as mudancas no corpo; Sentimentos e sensacoes na vida sexual durante a gestacao e imaginando o corpo e a sexualidade apos a gestacao. As mulheres referiram-se as transformacoes do corpo como desconfortos e expressaram a preocupacao de que fossem definitivas. Expressaram o desejo de que, apos o parto, o corpo volte a ser como era e que volte a sentir desejo sexual. O reconhecimento destes fatos constitui-se numa ferramenta primordial na adequacao das praticas profissionais.

Sexuality in the puerperium: the experience of a group of women

Puerperium is a period of great changes in womens lives, in physiological, psychological and socio-cultural terms. Female sexuality is a broad topic that should be explored vis-a-vis the singularity of womans experiences which themselves vary at different moments in time. This article is part of the project: Sexuality in the Puerperium, the objective of which was to understand what womens experience of their sexuality is in the postpartum period. Observation and semi-structured interview were used. The research approach was qualitative and narrative was used as the conceptual and methodological method. Six primiparas who gave birth in a public hospital in Sao Paulo took part in the study. Observation took place in the in-patients unit in the immediate post-partum period. The interviews were conducted in the women´s homes. The results of the study have enabled an understanding to be formed of the meanings and changes in sexuality during the postpartum period as well as of the experiences every woman faces in her new roles, relationships and difficulties.Puerperium is a period of great changes in womens lives, in physiological, psychological and socio-cultural terms. Female sexuality is a broad topic that should be explored vis-à-vis the singularity of womans experiences which themselves vary at different moments in time. This article is part of the project: Sexuality in the Puerperium, the objective of which was to understand what womens experience of their sexuality is in the postpartum period. Observation and semi-structured interview were used. The research approach was qualitative and narrative was used as the conceptual and methodological method. Six primiparas who gave birth in a public hospital in São Paulo took part in the study. Observation took place in the in-patients unit in the immediate post-partum period. The interviews were conducted in the womens homes. The results of the study have enabled an understanding to be formed of the meanings and changes in sexuality during the postpartum period as well as of the experiences every woman faces in her new roles, relationships and difficulties.

Body and Sexuality: Puerperas' Experiences

Este estudio tuvo como objetivo conocer como las mujeres se relacionan con la sexualidad y los cambios corporales en el periodo del puerperio. Se trata de una investigacion cualitativa; el instrumento de trabajo fue la entrevista semiestructurada. Seis mujeres del oeste del estado de Sao Paulo participaron del estudio. Las entrevistas fueron grabadas en los hogares de las participantes. En el analisis, las conversaciones fueron agrupadas en categorias, las tres principales fueron: “Cambios”, “Sexualidad” y “Apoyo Social”. Los resultados muestran, que en ese periodo ocurren importantes cambios. La sexualidad se mostro relacionada, muchas veces, con dificultades, miedos y preocupaciones. La relacion con el companero y con la red de apoyo demostro ser importante. Se puede concluir que en el puerperio ocurren muchos cambios, tanto en el ambito fisico como en el psicosocial. De esta manera los profesionales, que trabajan directamente con las mujeres, deben dar valor a este periodo.

Body and sexuality during pregnancy

The objective of this ethnographic study was to understand how women experience their bodys physiological processes during pregnancy and their effects on sexuality. The study involved seven women living in a poor neighborhood in São Paulo. Data collection was performed through participant observation and interviews using guiding questions. The data were presented in the narrative form and then organized into the following categories: realizing the changes in the body; living with the changes in the body; and feelings and sensations experienced in sexual life during pregnancy and imagining the body after pregnancy. The women referred to the changes in their bodies as discomforts, and expressed their concern that these changes would be permanent. They expressed they hoped that, after childbirth, their body would go back to what it was like before pregnancy and that they would recover their sexual desire. Recognition of these concerns is an essential tool to guarantee appropriate professional practices.Estudo etnografico que teve como objetivo compreender como as gestantes vivenciam os processos fisiologicos do seu corpo durante a gestacao e a sua repercussao na sexualidade. A pesquisa envolveu sete mulheres residentes em bairro popular de Sao Paulo. Na coleta de dados, utilizou-se observacao participante e entrevista com questoes norteadoras. Os dados foram apresentados na forma de narrativa e posteriormente organizados nas categorias: Percebendo as transformacoes corporais; Convivendo com as mudancas no corpo; Sentimentos e sensacoes na vida sexual durante a gestacao e imaginando o corpo e a sexualidade apos a gestacao. As mulheres referiram-se as transformacoes do corpo como desconfortos e expressaram a preocupacao de que fossem definitivas. Expressaram o desejo de que, apos o parto, o corpo volte a ser como era e que volte a sentir desejo sexual. O reconhecimento destes fatos constitui-se numa ferramenta primordial na adequacao das praticas profissionais.

Utilização da "linha púrpura" como método clínico auxiliar para avaliação da fase ativa do trabalho de parto

Objectives:to investigate the occurrence of the purple line and its respective discoloration in women during the active phase of labor and its association with dilation of the cervix and the position of the fetus in the pelvis. Methods: a descriptive, prospective, observational study was carried out in 100 women in labor at a normal delivery clinic in the State of Sao

Women's perception on the process of coaching labor

Objetivo: O presente estudo buscou compreender a percepcao da mulher sobre a participacao do acompanhante por ela escolhido para o processo de nascimento. Metodo: A pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa foi realizada no periodo de agosto a novembro de 2009, em uma maternidade escola no municipio de Curitiba-PR. Foram sujeitos deste estudo 10 mulheres que tiveram seus partos acompanhados. Os dados foram obtidos por meio de entrevista semi-estruturada realizada no puerperio e foram submetidos a analise tematica. Resultados: Surgiram como resultados que a presenca do acompanhante traz seguranca, tranquilidade, apoio, conforto durante o processo de nascimento. Discussao: Ressalta-se a importância dos profissionais de saude, principalmente da equipe de enfermagem em acolher e propiciar a presenca dos acompanhantes. Conclusao: Esta presenca beneficia o processo de nascimento com uma boa evolucao e fortalece o vinculo familiar.Objective: This qualitative study searched for an understanding of women’s perceptions of the participation of a companion, chosen by them, during the labor process. Method: The research study was carried out between August and November 2009 at a teaching maternity hospital in the municipality of Curitiba, Parana State, Brazil. Ten (10) women who took part in a coached delivery were the subjects of this study. Data was obtained by means of a semi-structured interview undertaken during the puerperium and submitted to a thematic analysis. Results: Results evidenced that a companion’s presence brings about security, peacefulness, support, and comfort during the labor process. Conclusion: The importance of the nursing team with regard to assisting and enabling the coach’s presence is pointed out, thus fostering a good evolution in the labor process and strengthening family bonds.The present qualitative study searched for the understanding of women’s perception on the participation of a coach, chosen by them, during the labor process. The research study was carried out between August and November 2009 at a teaching maternity in the municipality of Curitiba, Parana State, Brazil. Ten (10) women who had coaching delivery were the subjects in this study. Data was obtained by means of a semi-structured interview held during puerperium and submitted to thematic analysis. Results evidenced that a coach’s presence brings over security, peacefulness, support, and comfort during the labor process. It is pointed out the importance of the nursing team on assisting and enabling the coach’s presence, thus fostering a good evolution in the labor process and strengthening family bonds

Experiences of pregnant women in a group : a descriptive study

Aim: To understand the experiences of pregnant women in a group and the role of the group in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. Method: This was an exploratory descriptive study in which a qualitative approach was used. The instruments for data collection were interviews and observation. Five women participated in the study. Results: The thematic content analysis allowed the identification of five categories related to the significance of participation in the group: the importance of the group for pregnant and postpartum women; the group as a place for learning; bonds and exchanges; the role of the group in the delivery process; the role of the group in the motherhood experience. Discussion: Participation in the group proved to be important in the birth process. The group was seen as an opportunity for exchange, and proved to be a facilitator in the formation of bonds. Conclusion: The practice of pregnant women participating in a group should be encouraged and implemented in prenatal care.

Cuerpo y sexualidad: experiencias de puérperas

Este estudio tuvo como objetivo conocer como las mujeres se relacionan con la sexualidad y los cambios corporales en el periodo del puerperio. Se trata de una investigacion cualitativa; el instrumento de trabajo fue la entrevista semiestructurada. Seis mujeres del oeste del estado de Sao Paulo participaron del estudio. Las entrevistas fueron grabadas en los hogares de las participantes. En el analisis, las conversaciones fueron agrupadas en categorias, las tres principales fueron: “Cambios”, “Sexualidad” y “Apoyo Social”. Los resultados muestran, que en ese periodo ocurren importantes cambios. La sexualidad se mostro relacionada, muchas veces, con dificultades, miedos y preocupaciones. La relacion con el companero y con la red de apoyo demostro ser importante. Se puede concluir que en el puerperio ocurren muchos cambios, tanto en el ambito fisico como en el psicosocial. De esta manera los profesionales, que trabajan directamente con las mujeres, deben dar valor a este periodo.

Cuerpo y sexualidad en la gravidez

The objective of this ethnographic study was to understand how women experience their bodys physiological processes during pregnancy and their effects on sexuality. The study involved seven women living in a poor neighborhood in São Paulo. Data collection was performed through participant observation and interviews using guiding questions. The data were presented in the narrative form and then organized into the following categories: realizing the changes in the body; living with the changes in the body; and feelings and sensations experienced in sexual life during pregnancy and imagining the body after pregnancy. The women referred to the changes in their bodies as discomforts, and expressed their concern that these changes would be permanent. They expressed they hoped that, after childbirth, their body would go back to what it was like before pregnancy and that they would recover their sexual desire. Recognition of these concerns is an essential tool to guarantee appropriate professional practices.Estudo etnografico que teve como objetivo compreender como as gestantes vivenciam os processos fisiologicos do seu corpo durante a gestacao e a sua repercussao na sexualidade. A pesquisa envolveu sete mulheres residentes em bairro popular de Sao Paulo. Na coleta de dados, utilizou-se observacao participante e entrevista com questoes norteadoras. Os dados foram apresentados na forma de narrativa e posteriormente organizados nas categorias: Percebendo as transformacoes corporais; Convivendo com as mudancas no corpo; Sentimentos e sensacoes na vida sexual durante a gestacao e imaginando o corpo e a sexualidade apos a gestacao. As mulheres referiram-se as transformacoes do corpo como desconfortos e expressaram a preocupacao de que fossem definitivas. Expressaram o desejo de que, apos o parto, o corpo volte a ser como era e que volte a sentir desejo sexual. O reconhecimento destes fatos constitui-se numa ferramenta primordial na adequacao das praticas profissionais.