Violência obstétrica: estudo histórico da naturalização do sofrer.

Abstract

The present study presents the problem of obstetric violence from a juridical point, countering the acts that threaten the physical and psychological integrity of women, weakening the guarantee of the rights of the infancy, the primary rights. The product of this reasoning is that, despite the lack of a specific law, the contribution during pregnancy is already guaranteed by the Brazilian legal system. However, its effectiveness isn’t being guaranteed due to lack of intense actions by the Ministry of Health to change the current reality. Naturalization of acts of violence is at the heart of the problem of the obstetric violence. And, in contrast to this gender abuse, the movement for the humanization of childbirth starts from the principle that aims: the protagonism of the woman; Freedom of choice and respect for the individuality of the pregnant woman; And the scientifically based use of procedures. Obstetric violence already has historical roots, mechanizing the act of being born. However, the re-signification of childbirth is necessary to guarantee the woman the respect of her rights, thus also ensuring that she is healthy to take care of her child.