O maternar enlutado: as memórias de uma mãe nos processos de luto e autoconhecimento
Abstract
Pregnancy includes several transformations, both physical and emotional,
including changes in hormones and variations in self-esteem. Neonatal loss constitutes a
challenge and is a relevant public health indicator. To promote adequate care for mothers and
considering that this loss is one of the most complex daily griefs and has impacts on
occupations, identity and social participation, it is necessary to study it. Thus, support groups
emerge as a welcoming space and provide a better quality of life for bereaved mothers,
enabling the expression of feelings and a sense of belonging. Objective: The objective was to
understand the mothering experience in the processes of grief and self-knowledge, and to
describe the participation of a bereaved mother in a support group for neonatal loss.
Materials and Methods: This is a qualitative research, with a case study design, using
semi-structured interviews to obtain personal information, the grieving process, before and
after the loss and participation in a support group, and the Timeline as an instrument for
recording important dates related to participation in the group. Results: Three categories
emerged that addressed the impacts on daily life, routine and obstacles in the life of the
bereaved mother, the lack of immediate recognition of the maternal occupational identity and
the effects of participating in a support group. Conclusion: It is concluded that the mother's
strategies, such as the gradual return to activities and her support network to deal with the
changes of pregnancy and loss, were essential for her recovery. Furthermore, the construction
and recognition of maternal identity, along with changes in daily activities, require time,
reframing and support. Participation in a support group also had positive impacts on
mourning, adapting to a new routine and facing everyday challenges.
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