Maternal difficulties in home care for newborns

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the association between maternal difficulties in home care for newborns and parity. Methods: cross-sectional study, carried out in Primary Health Care in a Brazilian municipality. The sample consisted of 247 puerperal women, whose data collection took place by using two questionnaires, applied in home visits. The data were analyzed using Pearson’s chi-square test. Results: it was observed that both primiparous and multiparous women had a very high percentage of difficulties related to care, however, primigravid women showed greater obstacles in the care related to bathing and belching while multiparous women reported greater obstacles during breastfeeding. The worry with the choice of clothes and the umbilical stump was statistically significant, regardless of the number of gestations. Conclusion: there were difficulties, regardless of the woman’s previous obstetric experience, being mainly associated with insecurity, concern, and helplessness.

Maternal Concerns in Home Care for the Premature Newborn: An Integrative Review

“…A study conducted in Brazil, published in 2020 with the participation of 247 postpartum women aged between 20 and 34, revealed that 57.6% felt insecure about holding the baby due to its size. Additionally, 35.9% reported difficulties in holding the baby in the bathtub, 30.4% expressed fear of washing the baby’s back and genitals, 21.7% had questions about cleaning the baby’s head and face, and 12% had concerns about drying the neonate ( 9 ) .…”

“…In line with this, a study conducted in Paraná, Brazil, underscored the necessity to understand maternal emotions during the hospitalization of the premature newborn and after discharge. This focus is crucial as emotions such as fear, insecurity, and concern can influence home care ( 9 ) . Concurrently, a study in China stressed the value of healthcare professionals offering care and guidance to families of premature infants, drawing insights from listening to parents’ experiences and concerns ( 11 ) .…”

Visão do Agente Comunitário de Saúde sobre o acompanhamento do Recém Nascido

“…Um estudo realizado com 54 puérperas em 20 Estratégias de saúde da família no sudoeste do Paraná, cujo propósito foi analisar a associação entre dificuldades maternas no cuidado domiciliar a recém-nascidos e paridade. Teve como resultado da comparação entre as dificuldades vivenciadas por puérperas primigestas e multigestas que ambas possuíam dúvidas semelhantes no cuidado domiciliar a recém-nascidos, estando principalmente associadas à insegurança, à preocupação e ao desamparo (Costa, 2020).…”

Efetividade De Tecnologia Educacional Em Formato De Vídeo Sobre Banho Domiciliar Do Recém-Nascido a Termo

“…Algumas questões adicionais com o banho também devem ser levadas em conta, como os produtos que devem ser usados, a temperatura ideal da água do banho, a maneira para lavar a cabeça, o rosto, as costas e os genitais, além da melhor técnica para segurar e secar o bebê, o que geralmente está envolto de muita insegurança por parte dos familiares cuidadores por ser um ser tão pequenino e frágil. Com isso, o banho de um recém-nascido é um procedimento complexo, que gera dúvidas e incertezas para sua realização, especialmente pelo receio do bebê deslizar e cair na banheira 4 .…”