VIOLÊNCIA OBSTETRÍCIA E SEUS IMPACTOS NA SAÚDE DA MULHER EM RONDÔNIA

Excessive obstetric intervention in Brazil has been reported as obstetric violence and contributes to the increase in maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. The Senses of Birth exhibition aims to promote natural birth to improve health and enhance the home birth experience. This article aims to carry out a narrative review of research on obstetric violence. So far, the history of childbirth and its interventions, the concept of obstetric violence, the legal framework and the Brazilian panorama of maternity care have been discussed. After reviewing the research carried out on the topic, it was found that there is no consensus on the concept of obstetric violence in Rondônia, although there is evidence that this practice is occurring. The data point to the need to consider obstetric violence, preferably in legal documents that define and criminalize it. This thinking will help identify and resolve these situations. Changes in current care practices are considered important to reduce unnecessary interventions and violations of women's rights. However, recognition of outdated or dangerous practices in maternity care, such as obstetric violence, remains low. Actions like these can contribute to increasing knowledge and mobilizing the public about labor and birth practices.