Reflexões de uma acadêmica de enfermagem sobre a vivência enquanto mãe de prematuro no método canguru: relato de experiência.

Abstract

A child with a previous birth at 37 weeks of gestation is considered premature. The kangaroo method is a perinatal care model implemented in Brazil since 1990, with the aim of qualifying care for premature and/or low birth weight newborns. The assistance of the nursing team in the activities carried out in this method is indispensable. Despite the implementation of policies aimed at the care of premature neonates, it is still possible to find weaknesses in the care offered during the kangaroo method in the literature. Objective: To describe the experience of a nursing student about her experience as a mother of premature in the kangaroo method and the reflections on the challenges for a humanized and integral assistance to the binomial. Methodology: This is a descriptive study of the Experience Report (RE) type, based on scientific basis and critical reflection. Results: The experience brought challenges as a primiparous, mother of a low birth weight preterm infant, in need of peculiar care. Insecurity and a feeling of inferiority emerged since labor, with rights and choices ignored. There was a lack of information about the conduct adopted in the face of the evolution of the birth process, and my son's health status after his birth. It was still possible to come across negligence on the part of the team, lacking care and emotional support at times when I could not breastfeed or calm my child. After the first stage in the MC was overcome, new challenges emerged in the process with admission to the kangaroo mother ward. On the other hand, it is noteworthy that, unlike the Intensive Care Unit, brief information about the kangaroo method was addressed, and full-time care was provided by the nursing team. This makes me reflect on the importance of this look at our academic training and practice of differentiated care, as a foundation for the elaboration of laudable strategies and attitudes for integrality and humanization in all sectors that will qualify the care for the binomial. Conclusion: In view of the above, it is pertinent to reflect on the importance of humanized practice for the care of premature neonates, minimizing problems arising from hospitalization. In view of the weaknesses listed and confirmed by the literature, it is suggested that continuing education in health to train professionals in the practice of caring for premature neonates remains a pressing need.