Feelings amongst high-risk pregnant women during induction of labor: a descriptive study

Aim:  to  describe  how  high-risk  pregnant  women  experienced  theinduction  of  labor  and  to  discuss  the  feelings  arising  during  that  moment.  Methods:  a descriptive  study  with  a  qualitative  approach,  conducted  with  10  high-risk  puerperae who had labor induced in a university hospital located in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Data collection  took  place  between  March  and  April  of  2015  through  a  semi-structured interview. Thematic Content Analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: the feelings revealed  were  acceptance,  resignation,  pain,  fear  and  dissatisfaction.  Positive  feelings, such as love and belief, emerged regarding the childu0027s birth. Conclusion: the puerperae mostly  present  feelings  of  resignation,  suffering  and  dissatisfaction  when  experiencing labor  induction.  The  practices  adopted  do  not  help  to  establish  the  caring  relationship needed  at  this  unique  and  feminine  moment,  leading  to  a  requirement  for  greater monitoring by the nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.