Repercussões da perda perinatal nas mulheres atendidas na Maternidade Escola da UFRJ

Abstract

Maternity is an experience influenced by historical, social, and cultural factors, as well as by individual and subjective aspects. This scenario becomes even more delicate when crossed by perinatal loss. Although relatively frequent throughout the reproductive cycle, this type of loss carries specific psychological and social implications, yet it remains socially unrecognized.This study aimed to understand the psychosocial repercussions of perinatal loss among women who had experienced at least one previous loss before their current pregnancy, as well as to explore the meanings attributed to the process of elaborating this experience.A qualitative approach with a descriptive and exploratory design was adopted, and the data were analyzed using Content Analysis. Data collection was carried out through semi structured interviews with nine women receiving prenatal care at a maternity hospital affiliated with a public university (UFRJ). From the analysis of the results, it was observed that gestational loss causes profound psychological and emotional repercussions in women, manifesting in an intense and lasting manner. The investigation revealed that the experience of loss goes far beyond the physical event, being marked by feelings of pain, shock, frustration, guilt, and fear, which often persist over time and directly influence future pregnancies, mental health, and the subjective construction of motherhood.