GIVING BIRTH IN PORTUGAL: THE EXPERIENCE OF BRAZILIAN IMMIGRANTS USING THE HEALTH SERVICE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17267/2317-3378rec.v6i2.1194Keywords:
Emmigration and Immigration, Women’s Health Services, ParturitionAbstract
The objective of this study was to describe the experience of health care during childbirth of Brazilian immigrants living in Portugal. This study used a qualitative approach with ethnographic methods. The community of choice was a Facebook group - Brazilians living in Portugal - and information was collected during the discussion forum: "Giving birth in Portugal, reporting my experience". From the results 04 thematic and 08 analysis categories emerged. Most of the experiences of the Brazilian women showed the positive aspects of childbirth and the services, and a small group revealed the obstacles and negative aspects. It is important to emphasize the need for more detailed knowledge on the itineraries of pregnant immigrant women and the outcomes of their childbirth, so as to implement actions to support this group. We suggest the creation of an observatory for prenatal, delivery and postpartum care for Brazilian immigrants under the coordination of the Brazilian Consulate in Portugal.