Importância do enfermeiro na redução da violência obstétrica na rede hospitalar

Abstract

Childbirth care in Brazil has undergone several changes caused by the advancement of medicine and the process of institutionalization. These changes brought numerous benefits, but it contributes to a reduction in the humanization of childbirth and, consequently, contributes to the increase in practices of obstetric violence. The nurse then becomes essential to reduce this practice. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the literature about the importance of the role of nursing in reducing obstetric violence. METHOD: The article was made from the methodology of the integrative literature review that combines data of the theoretical and empirical literature allowing a complete understanding of the facts. RESULTS: From the search in scientific databases, a sample was obtained end of six articles that served as a basis for the development of the study. CONCLUSION: reflection and discussion by health professionals is necessary, in especially nurses, about possible improvements in the quality of maternal and child care.