Adaptación del rol materno en gestantes del área de Gineco-Obstetricia en un Hospital de la ciudad de Guayaquil, año 2024.

Abstract

The maternal role is fundamental in the pregnancy process, since it involves the physical, emotional and psychological preparation of the mother for the birth and raising of the baby. Objective: Determine the adaptation of the maternal role in pregnant women in the obstetrics-gynecology area of the Teodoro Maldonado Carbo Specialty Hospital in Guayaquil according to Ramona Mercer's theory. Methodology: descriptive, quantitative and prospective study. Population and sample: 132 pregnant women over 18 years of age. Instrument: Information collection questionnaire. Technique: Survey. Results: 52% of pregnant women are between 18 to 25 years old. Additionally, 58% have a child and 32% are married. Regarding partner support, 45% receive a lot of emotional support, and 33% are sometimes accompanied to medical appointments. Regarding altruistic preparation, 36% feel unprepared to be a mother, while 35% feel quite emotionally connected to their unborn baby. Finally, in terms of cognitive attachment, 33% have moderately sought or received information about fetal development and baby care. Conclusion: The study highlights the frequency of pregnancies in young women (18 to 25 years), highlighting the need for specific interventions. It was found that the majority of pregnant women receive emotional support from their partner, which positively influences their experience and preparation for motherhood. However, there are divergences in the perception of preparation to be a mother.