Emotional state of primigravid women with pregnancy susceptible to prolongation

  1. Ana Belén López Araque
  2. María Dolores López Medina
  3. Manuel Linares Abad
Revista:
Investigación y educación en enfermería

ISSN: 0120-5307

Año de publicación: 2015

Volumen: 33

Número: 1

Páginas: 93-101

Tipo: Artículo

DOI: 10.17533/UDEA.IEE.V33N1A11 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openAcceso abierto editor

Otras publicaciones en: Investigación y educación en enfermería

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Resumen

Objective. This study sought to know the perception of theemotional state of women with pregnancy susceptible toprolongation. Methodology. The research was conducted withqualitative descriptive methodology, founded on in-depthindividual interviews of 7 gestants susceptible to prolongation,with ages between 21 and 32 years and duration of thepregnancy comprised between 40+5 and 41+4 weeks. Results.The emotional state varies throughout the pregnancy; once theprobable date of delivery has passed, the emotional well-being isaltered by fear of pain during delivery, possible complications, andcaring for the newborn, presenting a state of nervousness due tothe imminent delivery. In addition, the women described the needfor the presence of a companion during and after the delivery.Conclusion. Fear can affect negatively the subjective experience ofthe pregnancy during its final phase, the delivery process, and thetransition to maternity in gestants with pregnancy susceptible toprolongation. These women need support and specific educationfrom the midwife according to their individual needs.

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