HUMAN CARE FACING TRANSITION TO MATERNAL ROLE: PUERPERAL EXPERIENCES

Abstract

ABSTRACT: It is a study on the changes the transition to maternal role brings about in the puerperal period. It objectified to uncover how the puerperal mother experiences transition to maternal role while care is delivered; to set up new methodological ways to implement new human care models privileging role change. It’s a qualitative study trailing a methodological research-care trajectory. Thirteen puerperal, several-aged primíparas were interviewed. The instrument used was a semi-structured interview in the clinic. Analysis was effected by information reading and re-reading. To become the analysis process more accurate reaching depth in understanding, meaning units were structured through intellectual exercise. Three categories take up the apprehended. Point out the need for nurses to be alert for the signs of transition, stressing supportive professional help facing the multiple possibilities of being. KEYWORDS: transition, puerperium, nursing care