Programa acolhe mãe : os efeitos da intervenção psicológica na gravidez no serviço público de saúde no Município de São Vicente

Abstract

This study describes the work of individual psychological support during pregnancy that takes place within a Basic Health Unit, in the city of São Vicente/SP, called Programa Acolhe Mãe. To this end, a bibliographic survey is carried out on the gestational process of a woman, regarding the physical, social, and emotional implications, in addition to highlighting the contributions of Psychology and the perspective of Psychoanalysis with pregnant women. After this survey, it is determined whether psychological intervention during pregnancy in the public health service is effective in involving women in their pregnancy and whether the intervention contributes to greater safety, well-being, and confidence for women during the gestational period. To this end, the exploratory methodology with bibliographical survey is used to provide the construction of possibilities from the most varied points of view in the direction of the phenomenon studied. Quantitative and qualitative research methodology is used, the latter being more predominant as it involves a psychological analysis and interpretation of the participants' reports. The multiple-case intervention research method is also applied, which combines research and intervention elements, since the instruments were applied at the beginning and end of the care. The analysis of the results demonstrates that psychological support promoted welcoming, more tranquility, a feeling of trust and, furthermore, that the guidelines regarding motherhood, femininity and information about pregnancy provided pregnant women with a gain in awareness regarding the time of birth and expectations. care for their babies, demonstrating that the effects of the intervention were beneficial and fruitful.