Meanings expressed by the chaperone about their inclusion during the childbirth assisted by nurse midwives

• Main Author: Quaresma, Michele de Lima Janotti
• Publication Date: 2020
• Other Authors: Viana, Ádane Domingues, Rocha, Cristiane Rodrigues da, Figueiredo, Nébia Maria Almeida de, Machado, Wilian César Alves, Tonini, Teresa
• Format: Article
• Language: por; eng
• Source: Revista de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
• Download full: http://periodicos.ufsm.br/reufsm/article/view/40829
• topic: Parto Normal; Parto Humanizado; Salas de Parto; Acompanhantes de Pacientes; Enfermeira Obstétrica

Objectives: to describe the characteristics of the parturient’s chaperone at the obstetric center at a maternity hospital of the municipality of Rio de Janeiro and comprehend the meaning attributed by them to their presence during the childbirth assisted by nurse midwives. Method: qualitative approach and descriptive character. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 31 chaperones, after experiencing the childbirth assisted by a nurse midwife. The collected data was systematically organized and subjected to content analysis. Results: the chaperone's involvement in the childbirth is guaranteed to the parturients; their choice involved the interests of family members, especially their partners, in sharing this moment. The provided assistance by nurse midwives is identified as a facilitator for the inclusion of family members, integrating their presence to the provision of care aimed at comfort and pain relief during labor.  Conclusion: the interaction between nurse midwives and chaperones provided the participants with comfort and security with natural labor, feelings of gratitude and satisfaction.