Desafios para a criminalização da violência obstétrica no Brasil

Abstract

The present study addresses obstetric violence as one of the forms of violence against women, framing it within the context of the Maria da Penha Law (Law No. 11,340/2006). The research discusses the historical evolution of childbirth, highlighting the transition from home to hospital settings, and the negative impacts of excessive medicalization on female autonomy. Obstetric violence is characterized as acts committed against women during the pregnancy-puerperal cycle, which can have severe physical and psychological repercussions. Statistical data indicate that this practice is common in Brazil, especially within the Unified Health System (SUS), where the occurrence rate reaches 45%. The present study addresses obstetric violence as one of the forms of violence against women, framing it within the context of the Maria da Penha Law (Law No. 11,340/2006). The research discusses the historical evolution of childbirth, highlighting the transition from home to hospital settings, and the negative impacts of excessive medicalization on female autonomy. Obstetric violence is characterized as acts committed against women during the pregnancy-puerperal cycle, which can have severe physical and psychological repercussions. Statistical data indicate that this practice is common in Brazil, especially within the Unified Health System (SUS), where the occurrence rate reaches 45%. The methodology used is based on bibliographical and documentary research, analyzing theoretical references and data from institutions such as Fiocruz. The conclusion emphasizes the need for a more effective legal response to obstetric violence, considering that its criminalization would contribute to the protection of women's rights and the humanization of obstetric care