Consequences of cesarean delivery without clinical indication

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the knowledge about the consequences of cesarean delivery without clinical indication by women in the private network. Method: The methodology used was a qualitative approach and descriptive method following the assumptions of Minayo. Results: Data collection took place on a virtual page of the social network Facebook called Espaço Gestante. The inclusion criteria for participating were women who had cesarean delivery without clinical indication and who were 18 years of age or older, who accepted the invitation and agreed to the Free and Informed Consent Form. The interview took place through the Google Forms form tool, where the participants answered a questionnaire with 7 guiding questions. Data analysis occurred concomitantly with data collection, then they were transcribed and grouped according to similarity. In the results, 5 women aged between 23 and 42 were interviewed, who had at least one cesarean section. Conclusion: In the discussion, 6 categories were presented, among them the most relevant guidance on risks and consequences of cesarean section without clinical indication, where divergence regarding the guidelines received on the risks of the procedure is revealed. It is necessary to analyze the level of importance given to access to information by women about indication, maternal and fetal risks and their right to effectively participate in the decision-making process of choosing the route of delivery.