NURSES' CARE RITUALS FOR WOMEN AND BABIES DUE TO PREGNANCY LOSS

Abstract

Objective: to identify nurse care rituals for women who have suffered pregnancy loss. Method: this is a qualitative study, carried out in a university hospital in the south of the country, in a high-risk maternity hospital. Data collection took place between April and June 2022, with 11 nurses. the data were analyzed using the thematic content analysis proposed by Bardin and using the Webqda software. Results: the category of analysis presented care rituals offered to the woman/family and babies, which are bonding, through a welcoming and respectful attitude, individualization, communication, welcoming and active listening, detailed guidance on the procedures adopted and the creation of affective memories. Conclusion: Offering care rituals in the face of pregnancy losses should be a care practice to be discussed and carried out in maternity hospitals, since it is little discussed and offered in training centers and services.