ABSTRACT.
Significant social networks are important resources to cope with periods of transition during which adaptations are required in the face of unknown situations, such as high-risk pregnancies. This study aimed to understand the relational dynamics of significant social networks of high-risk pregnant women. This is a qualitative study carried out with 13 women who were cared for in a high-risk prenatal outpatient clinic located in the southern region of Brazil. Data collection was done through a semi-structured interview and the construction of social network maps. Data were submitted to content analysis proposed by Bardin and organized using the Atlas.ti 7.0 software. Results showed that there was a predominance of large networks, with a higher concentration of family members, especially the partner and the mother of the pregnant woman. It is worth mentioning the emotional support of the members of the network, the centrality of the doctor in high-risk care, and the importance of the support given to pregnant women for them to practice healthy habits and self-care.
Keywords:
Social networks; high-risk pregnancy; qualitative research
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