Apego materno fetal como fator de proteção à saúde mental materna: revisão integrativa e construção de uma cartilha informativa

Abstract

It is known that the gestational period is a delicate time for women, marked by an expected transition that implies a need for restructuring and readjustment in various biopsychosocial dimensions, leading to significant changes in their identity. Furthermore, it is known that, concerning the psychological and emotional aspects of pregnancy, there is a limited number of accessible materials for low-income women. In relation to Maternal-Fetal Attachment (MFA), its predictive effect has been identified regarding its protective factor for maternal mental health. In light of this, the present study aims to develop a physical and digital booklet for informational purposes about Maternal-Fetal Attachment and its protective factors for maternal health for individuals attempting to conceive, pregnant women, and postpartum mothers. The study consisted of two stages: the first being a literature review through integrative research, and the second involving the technical-scientific development of a product (booklet). The product's design was created on the Canva platform (2023). The booklet comprises twenty pages, including a cover, back cover, introduction, table of contents, references, and content relevant to the MFA theme and its protective factor for maternal mental health. Upon analyzing the findings, the importance of transmitting information between Maternal-Fetal Attachment and its factors, such as maternal mental health, social support, the pregnant woman's history, and even childhood memories, becomes evident. The knowledge generated by this study and the developed product can guide interventions and practices that promote a healthy environment for the emotional and psychological development of both the pregnant woman and the mother and baby.