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Contributions of hypnobirthing to the woman´s experience: Scoping Review
Frois Rodrigues, Helena Isabel; Freitas, Maria JoãoIntroduction A variety of strategies are currently offered to women for pain relief and comfort, supporting a positive childbirth experience.1 These strategies are also recommended by the World Health Organization, with women’s preferences always respected.2 Hypnobirthing is one such strategy; however, it remains underused and not widely promoted, underscoring the importance of understanding its reported contri...
Plano de Pós-parto® :
Sendas, Mónica Vaz; Freitas, Maria Joãoperíodo pós-parto implica uma adaptação importante na vida de uma família. Este documento tem como objetivo fornecer instruções sobre o preenchimento do Plano de Pós-parto®, um instrumento testado cientificamente e com o número de registo de obra nº433/2024, que contribui para uma experiência de pós-parto positiva. Ao prepararem-se antecipadamente, terão acesso a informações e ferramentas que facilitarão a tran...
THE INFLUENCE OF MATERNAL POSITION DURING THE EXPULSIVE STAGE AND ITS IMPACT ON...
Cordeiro, Joana; Freitas, Maria João; Presado, HelenaMost women about 85%, suffer some kind of perineal injury during labor, which can be spontaneous or through episiotomy. The position that the parturient woman adopts during the expulsive period leads to different results in terms of the type of perineal injury, so it is necessary to understand the factors involved in the delivery process. To map the scientific evidence regarding the position of the parturient d...
The contribution of hypnobirthing to women's experience: a Scoping Review
Rodrigues, Helena; Freitas, Maria JoãoIntroductionCurrently, there are various strategies offered to women for pain relief and comfort promotion, aiming to provide them with a positive childbirth experience.1 These strategies are equally recommended by the World Health Organization, always respecting the woman's preferences.2 Hypnobirthing is one of these strategies, however, it is still little known and used, making it especially important to unde...
Postpartum Planning: Contributions to the Positive Postpartum Experience
Sendas, Mónica; Freitas, Maria JoãoIntroductionThe postpartum period is a critical period.1 For a positive postpartum experience, it is necessary to provide information, validation and consistent support to the woman and family1, but this is not always the case. It is necessary to prepare the postpartum period during pregnancy, as it contributes to the timely identification of strategies, empowerment in the acquisition of maternal identity and s...
Experiences and Perceptions of Men Regarding Participation in Labor: a Scoping ...
Helena, Bárbara; Freitas, Maria JoãoIntroductionThere is a growing interest among men in becoming an active and involved figure in the reproductive process. However, hospital birth contexts still show a practice that does little to promote paternal involvement, distorting their role in this event. Understanding men's experiences and perceptions of their participation in labor is particularly important to promote more effective participation. Obje...
Mobility and Positioning of Pregnant Women in Labor: Scoping Review
Martins, Ana Sofia; Freitas, Maria JoãoIntroductionThe medicalization of childbirth resulted in changes in care, confining pregnant women to bed and conditioning the assumption of the role of protagonist during labor. Mobility (ability to move freely) and positioning (vertical or horizontal) spontaneously assumed by women in labor reveal maternal-fetal benefits, promoting natural birth and preventing deviations from normal labor. ObjectiveTo map the...
Clinical presentation competencies: A systematic literature review
Dores, Artemisa; Freitas, Maria João; Ramião, Eduarda; Dores, ArtemisaClinical communication skills are essential for building trust between healthcare professionals and patients. Clear and empathetic communication fosters shared decision-making, enhances therapeutic adherence, and improves outcomes. This is particularly significant for professionals such as physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals (e.g., physiotherapists), who work closely with individuals requiring p...
Formar profissionais de saúde de excelência: A importância da comunicação clínica
Dores, Artemisa; Ramião, Eduarda; Freitas, Maria João; Peixoto, Miguel; Cardoso, Joana; Sousa, Zita; Dores, ArtemisaA comunicação clínica é fundamental para garantir um cuidado centrado no paciente, promovendo melhores resultados em saúde, fortalecendo a relação terapêutica e apoiando a tomada de decisões informadas. Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar as práticas pedagógicas adotadas nas unidades curriculares de Psicologia da Comunicação, da responsabilidade da Área Técnico-Científica de Ciências Sociais e Humanas, l...
Parents’ Needs When Experiencing the Transition to Twin Parenthood
Freitas, Maria João; Travanca, Isabel Sofia Maneta; Garcia-Fernández, RubénBackground: The transition to twin parenthood is a demanding challenge with a higher risk of maternal and fetal complications during pregnancy and a postpartum period that involves caring for more than one newborn at the same time with similar and simultaneous needs. (2) Aim: To find out about parents’ needs when experiencing the transition to twin parenthood and to describe the intervention of their specialize...