FERREIRA, C. N.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1306212094802066; FERREIRA, Camila Nicoli.
Abstract:
The term "high risk" refers to a pregnancy with a greater probability of complications, both for
the mother and the baby, during pregnancy, birth or postpartum, which implies a context of
greater care, attention and fear. Based on this problem, we seek to understand, based on the
literature, how the experience of pregnant women in high-risk conditions is experienced,
exploring the physical and psychological impact of this condition. The research was carried out
on scientific articles (theoretical studies, quantitative and qualitative research) included in the
main search tools, selecting those that best addressed the proposed objective. The results show
that high-risk pregnancy generates intense emotions such as fear, anxiety and a feeling of
vulnerability, which intensify with frequent clinical monitoring. Conditions such as advanced
maternal age, low socioeconomic status, chronic diseases, and other factors influence the
increase in depressive and anxious symptoms. Thus, it is concluded that the experience of high-
risk pregnancy is marked by intense emotional and social demands, highlighting the importance
of considering these pregnant women in an integral way, including psychological support and
support networks, in order to contribute to a safer pregnancy with less psychological impact for
these women.
