Obstetrical Violence In Brazil: A Narrative Review

Abstract

This paper aims to fulfill a narrative review of researches on obstetric violence. Therefore, to approach the topic, we used concepts such as child-birth history, as well as its interventions, obstetric violence theories, legal marks, and the Brazilian panorama on delivery care. After reviewing published researches on the subject, we noted that there is no consensus about what obstetric violence is in Brazil, although evidences point that it happens. Data point to the need of defining obstetric violence, especially in legal documents which define it and criminalize it. Such concept will help to identify and to face these situations. We consider the changes in the current care practices compulsory, aiming to reduce unnecessary interventions and violations of women’s rights.