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Repercussions of using the birth plan in the parturition process
Renata Marien Knupp Medeiros1, Graziele Figueiredo2, Áurea Christina de Paula Correa1
1Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Faculdade de Enfermagem, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem. Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brasil.
Revista Gaucha De Enfermagem
|June 13, 2019
Summary
The Birth Plan positively influences childbirth and maternal-fetal outcomes when created during prenatal care. Care provider support is crucial for its successful implementation and maternal satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Maternal Health
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- The Birth Plan is an instrument used in prenatal care.
- Its role in the parturition process requires further analysis.
- Humanized care and maternal satisfaction are key aspects of modern obstetrics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the repercussions of using the Birth Plan in the parturition process.
- To synthesize findings from national and international scientific production on Birth Plans.
- To evaluate the impact of Birth Plans on maternal and fetal outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Integrative literature review.
- Searched databases: LILACS, PUBMED, CINAHL, and SciELO.
- Included 13 articles published between 2008-2018 in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Main Results:
- Birth Plan construction during prenatal care positively influences parturition and maternal-fetal outcomes.
- Unrealistic expectations associated with Birth Plans can lead to childbirth experience dissatisfaction.
- Care providers play a central role in supporting Birth Plan planning and fulfillment.
Conclusions:
- The Birth Plan is a valuable tool for intensifying humanized care and maternal satisfaction.
- Clinical implementation of the Birth Plan is justified by current evidence.
- Challenges remain regarding women's adherence and professional support for Birth Plan fulfillment.
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