The puerperal woman's perception of the care received by her support network

Abstract

The aim was to identify the woman's perception of the care received by her support network during the puerperium. Exploratory research with a quantitative approach carried out in a Basic Health Unit in the city of São José. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the final sample consisted of 16 postpartum women. Data were collected in October 2020, through a structured Google Forms questionnaire sent via email, and analyzed using simple descriptive statistics. Most participants had great adherence to prenatal consultations, where many claimed to have received guidance prior to changes in the pregnancy-puerperal cycle. The support network is recognized since the period of hospitalization, where the partner was prevalent. The research made it possible to identify that each woman has a unique perception based on their experience, just as the partner is usually the base of the support network, followed by the parents. It was also identified that the care received is hardly linked to the woman, but that she often feels satisfied with the help. It is also noted the importance of professional and continued care during this period, being the role of the health team to guide women about physiological and emotional changes, their duties and rights.