The effect of obstetric violence during childbirth on breastfeeding: findings from a perinatal cohort “Birth in Brazil”

Leite, Tatiana Henriques; Marques, Emanuele Souza; Mesenburg, Marília Arndt; Silveira, Mariângela Freitas da; Leal, María do Carmo

doi:10.1016/j.lana.2023.100438

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“…Al realizar la investigación se puede identificar diferentes ejemplos de violencia verbal, físico, psicológico y emocional. Literaturas recientes reportan que muchas mujeres en todo el mundo son víctimas de violencia obstétrica durante el estado gestación, parto y posparto, afectando en muchos ámbitos de su vida entre los principales encontrados son aumento de los índices de mortalidad materno fetal al darse partos domiciliarios, depresión posparto, estrés postraumático, aumento de complicación, posteriores problemas sexuales y de reproducción; y aumento de estancia hospitalaria (Henriques et al, 2023).…”

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Violencia Obstétrica y su Impacto en la Salud Materna. Revisión Bibliográfica

Carrera Ramírez,

Cabezas Salazar,

Godoy Díaz

et al. 2024

Ciencia Latina

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Objetivo: reconocer mediante ejemplos claros que es violencia obstétrica (VO) y como pueden impactar a la mujer. Metodología: se realiza una revisión bibliográfica de múltiples documentos electrónicos publicados entre el año 2020 y 2023, de los cuales se selecciona un total de 15, y se resume sus datos más relevantes. Resultados: se identifica diferentes ejemplos de violencia verbal, físico, psicológico y emocional. Literaturas recientes reportan que muchas mujeres son víctimas de violencia obstétrica afectando negativamente su vida entre los principales problemas encontrados son aumento de los índices de mortalidad materno fetal al darse partos domiciliarios, depresión posparto, estrés postraumático, aumento de complicación, posteriores problemas sexuales y de reproducción; y aumento de estancia hospitalaria. Conclusión: el poder saber la definición de VO y ejemplos claros de los diferentes ámbitos en los que puede darse es una ventaja para los profesionales de la salud y las pacientes. Un trato respetuoso hacia la gestante desde el inicio de su embarazo afianza los cimientos de confianza entre la embarazada/red de apoyo y la salud ya sea pública o privada.

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Violencia Obstétrica y su Impacto en la Salud Materna. Revisión Bibliográfica

Carrera Ramírez,

Cabezas Salazar,

Godoy Díaz

et al. 2024

Ciencia Latina

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“…Furthermore, some women hold the view that the healthcare system is responsible for childbirth-related issues due to the provision of subpar care [41]. Research has demonstrated that mistreatment and abuse during labour can have detrimental consequences on the initiation of early breastfeeding, which in turn increases the likelihood of neonatal morbidity and mortality [42]. Furthermore, a history of abusive care and low expectations can create a lack of trust in the healthcare system and influence future decisions regarding giving birth in health facilities, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries [15].…”

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Impact of disrespectful maternity care on childbirth complications: a multicentre cross-sectional study in Ethiopia

Yohannes,

Moti,

Gelan

et al. 2024

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background Globally, disrespectful, and abusive childbirth practices negatively impact women’s health, create barriers to accessing health facilities, and contribute to poor birth experiences and adverse outcomes for both mothers and newborns. However, the degree to which disrespectful maternity care is associated with complications during childbirth is poorly understood, particularly in Ethiopia. Aim To determine the extent to which disrespectful maternity care is associated with maternal and neonatal-related complications in central Ethiopia. Methods A multicentre cross-sectional study was conducted in the West Shewa Zone of Oromia, Ethiopia. The sample size was determined using the single population proportion formula. Participants (n = 440) were selected with a simple random sampling technique using computer-generated random numbers. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews with a pretested questionnaire and were entered into Epidata and subsequently exported to STATA version 17 for the final analysis. Analyses included descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression, with a 95% confidence interval (CI) and an odds ratio (OR) of 0.05. Co-founders were controlled by adjusting for maternal sociodemographic characteristics. The primary exposure was disrespectful maternity care; the main outcomes were maternal and neonatal-related complications. Results Disrespectful maternity care was reported by 344 women (78.2%) [95% CI: 74–82]. Complications were recorded in one-third of mothers (33.4%) and neonates (30%). Disrespectful maternity care was significantly associated with maternal (AOR = 2.22, 95% CI: 1.29, 3.8) and neonatal-related complications (AOR = 2.78, 95% CI: 1.54, 5.04). Conclusion The World Health Organization advocates respectful maternal care during facility-based childbirth to improve the quality of care and outcomes. However, the findings of this study indicated high mistreatment and abuse during childbirth in central Ethiopia and a significant association between such mistreatment and the occurrence of both maternal and neonatal complications during childbirth. Therefore, healthcare professionals ought to prioritise respectful maternity care to achieve improved birth outcomes and alleviate mistreatment and abuse within the healthcare sector.

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“…(8) Moreover, given that a significant portion of violent acts described in this article arise from practices occurring during vaginal childbirth, it can be observed that, although OV occurs in both cesarean and vaginal deliveries, its intensity is heightened in the latter, with worse repercussions for the parturient and her baby. (4,5) The fight for more significant implementation of humane childbirth and awareness regarding OV primarily comes from wealthier white women, directly reflecting a higher level of education and awareness of their rights. (4) Reports from black birthing women reveal a high degree of experienced OV, even though many are unaware of the term and have difficulty identifying violent situations until they are educated about it, potentially leading to potentially underestimated OV rates found in some studies.…”

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“…The lack of consensus, measurement difficulty, and absence of causal studies are obstacles to research in the field. (4) Investigate the causal association between OV during childbirth and breastfeeding.…”

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“…The likelihood of postpartum depression and psychological traumas is directly linked to the experiences throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. (4,5) Furthermore, OV contributes to an increased maternal mortality rate, estimated at 59 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in Brazil in 2017, three times higher than the maximum rate of 20 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). This data raises discussions about the scientific framework supporting or questioning techniques frequently employed in medical practice.…”

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Obstetric violence: socioeconomic and ethnics disparities in brazilian territory

Rodrigues,

Mello,

Guimarães

2024

Braz. J. Hea. Rev.

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As a country with a history of racial exploitation, aspects of colonial relationships persist in modern healthcare. The institutionalization of obstetric violence reflects structural racism, leading to the dehumanization of non-white women and the submission of birthing individuals to a paternalistic medical figure. The objective is to elucidate racial and social inequities in obstetric violence rates in Brazil. This literature review is restricted to the last five years, covering four databases, with the selection of 13 articles following exclusion criteria. There is a high maternal-fetal mortality rate due to direct obstetric causes, associated with increased rates of iatrogenic interventions and physical and verbal violence during childbirth. Resistance from the medical community, coupled with elitism in leadership positions of movements against obstetric violence and the normalization of abuses, makes it challenging for black women to recognize the violence. It is mandatory to implement legislation directly prohibiting obstetric violence.

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The effect of obstetric violence during childbirth on breastfeeding: findings from a perinatal cohort “Birth in Brazil”

Cited by 5 publications

References 29 publications

Violencia Obstétrica y su Impacto en la Salud Materna. Revisión Bibliográfica

Violencia Obstétrica y su Impacto en la Salud Materna. Revisión Bibliográfica

Impact of disrespectful maternity care on childbirth complications: a multicentre cross-sectional study in Ethiopia

Obstetric violence: socioeconomic and ethnics disparities in brazilian territory

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