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The choice of the mode of delivery and the autonomy of women in Brazil: an integrative review

ABSTRACT

The article deals with an integrative review on the determinants that involve the choice of the mode of delivery in Brazil. Fifteen documents were selected and analyzed showing the choice of the mode of delivery from the perspective of women’s autonomy and the prevalence of cesarean surgery. The study revealed three categories for analysis: socioeconomic profile of women in public and private care, asymmetrical relationship between health professionals and parturient and sociocultural aspects that involve the choice of cesarean section commonly known as the ‘culture of cesarean section’. The findings revealed that aspects such as access to services, obstetric violence, and information to women about the mode of delivery are predominant. As for the autonomy of women, they do not feel participatory or respected in the decision. Furthermore, it is expected to contribute to the discussion on the elaboration of measures that guarantee the woman’s right regarding her participation in the choice of the mode of delivery, enabling the informed choice and rescuing the autonomy of women in their pregnancy-puerperal process.

KEYWORDS
Parturition; Obstetrics; Cesarean section; Medicalization; Women’s health

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