ABSTRACT: This research investigated the psychological impact of obstetric emergencies on pregnant women, addressing the emotional consequences, the effectiveness of emergency psychological interventions, and the influence of social, cultural, and structural variables. The study contextualized the growing relevance of the topic in view of the high rates of perinatal mental disorders associated with emergency situations, especially in contexts of vulnerability. The central problem refers to the insufficiency of adequate psychological care and the lack of systematic protocols in the management of these emergencies. The general objective was to comprehensively analyze the psychological impact of obstetric emergencies, intervention practices, and determining factors, aiming to contribute to the improvement of maternal care. Methodologically, the neoperspectivist Giftedean paradigm was adopted, integrating psychological, sociological, and public health theories. The hypothetical-deductive method was used to guide the investigative stages. The bibliographic and documentary narrative review was rigorously conducted in databases such as PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science, using specific descriptors, with a final analysis of 75 articles selected by relevance and current criteria. The main findings indicated a high prevalence of post-emergency psychological disorders, gaps in structured interventions, a significant influence of sociocultural factors and successful examples of humanized protocols. It was concluded that integrated and culturally sensitive interventions are essential for mitigating psychological distress. Limitations related to sampling and the lack of longitudinal studies were identified. The research contributed theoretically, methodologically and empirically, adding value to the improvement of emergency obstetric care and the formulation of inclusive public policies.
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