To give birth: Voices after pain Parir: Voces después del dolor

Abstract

Objective: To report from the narrative voices the experiences of women after childbirth in an IPS in the City of Cartagena, Colombia. Materials and Methods: A descriptive, qualitative study with a phenomenological design was carried out with postpartum patients in a gynecological clinic. Results: 18 women who had gone through the experience of childbirth in a gynecobstetric clinic in the city of Cartagena were interviewed. The voices collected still show a great need to improve childbirth care. The women report the extensive barriers to better access, problems in managing communication and weaknesses on the part of professionals in providing good treatment to pregnant women. Some practices considered dehumanizing are still evident, such as episiotomy, use of enemas, among others. Conclusions: Multiple cultural barriers even interfere with pregnancy and childbirth care. The users recognize that the care meets some quality criteria but that there are some aspects that must be improved such as constant communication, shortening care times and strengthening good treatment. The right to permanent support must be respected for all pregnant women.