Background Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is the most severe form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, with significant clinical, psychological, and social consequences for affected women. Alongside essential medical treatment, psychological support has a strong influence on the perception of care and the maternal experience. In this context, midwifery counseling represents a key therapeutic alliance aimed at providing listening, information, and emotional support, contributing to a comprehensive and holistic approach to maternal care. Aim of the study To analyze, through a narrative literature review, the role of midwifery counseling in the management of HG, exploring the relationship between psychosocial factors, traumatic experience, and multidisciplinary models of care. Materials and methods A narrative review was conducted on articles published between 2015 and 2025 in the PubMed, CINAHL Complete, and PsycINFO databases, selecting studies addressing psychological, midwifery, and multidisciplinary aspects of HG. Results and discussion Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) has a substantial physical, psychological, and social impact, with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that may persist for several years postpartum. Women report a strong need to be believed and emotionally supported through personalized and continuous interventions. Multidisciplinary care models and structured midwifery counseling improve women’s coping abilities, trust, and continuity of care, confirming the need to integrate psychological support into HG management. Conclusion HG requires a multidimensional approach that integrates clinical and psychological support. Specific midwifery training in counseling, together with the use of digital tools, telemedicine, and peer support groups, represents promising strategies to improve the quality of care and prevent long-term consequences.
Introduzione L’iperemesi gravidica (Hyperemesis Gravidarum, HG) è la forma più severa di nausea e vomito in gravidanza, con conseguenze cliniche, psicologiche e sociali molto rilevanti per le donne che ne sono affette. Accanto all’essenziale trattamento medico, il supporto psicologico influisce profondamente sulla percezione di cura e sull’esperienza materna. In questo contesto, il counseling ostetrico rappresenta l’alleanza terapeutica fondamentale per offrire ascolto, informazione e sostegno emotivo, contribuendo a garantire una presa in carico globale della gestante. Scopo dello studio Analizzare, attraverso una revisione narrativa della letteratura, il ruolo del counseling ostetrico nella gestione dell’HG, esplorando il legame tra fattori psicosociali, esperienza traumatica e modelli di cura multidisciplinari. Materiali e metodi È stata condotta una revisione narrativa di articoli pubblicati tra il 2015 e il 2025 nelle banche dati PubMed, CINAHL Complete e PsycINFO, selezionando studi che analizzano aspetti psicologici, assistenziali e multidisciplinari dell’HG. Risultati e discussione L’iperemesi gravidica (HG) comporta un impatto fisico, psicologico e sociale significativo, con depressione, ansia e disturbo post-traumatico da stress (PTSD) che possono persistere fino a diversi anni post-partum. Le donne esprimono il bisogno di essere credute e supportate emotivamente, con interventi personalizzati e continui. Modelli multidisciplinari e il counseling ostetrico strutturato migliorano la capacità di gestione della malattia, la fiducia e la continuità della cura, confermando la necessità di integrare supporto psicologico nella gestione dell’HG. Conclusione L’HG richiede un approccio multidimensionale che integri supporto clinico e psicologico. La formazione specifica delle ostetriche nel counseling, l’uso di strumenti digitali, la telemedicina e i gruppi di supporto tra pari rappresentano strategie promettenti per migliorare la qualità dell’assistenza e prevenire le conseguenze a lungo termine.
Iperemesi gravidica: fattori psicosociali correlati e counseling ostetrico.
SALVADOR, CATERINA
2024/2025
Abstract
Background Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is the most severe form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, with significant clinical, psychological, and social consequences for affected women. Alongside essential medical treatment, psychological support has a strong influence on the perception of care and the maternal experience. In this context, midwifery counseling represents a key therapeutic alliance aimed at providing listening, information, and emotional support, contributing to a comprehensive and holistic approach to maternal care. Aim of the study To analyze, through a narrative literature review, the role of midwifery counseling in the management of HG, exploring the relationship between psychosocial factors, traumatic experience, and multidisciplinary models of care. Materials and methods A narrative review was conducted on articles published between 2015 and 2025 in the PubMed, CINAHL Complete, and PsycINFO databases, selecting studies addressing psychological, midwifery, and multidisciplinary aspects of HG. Results and discussion Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) has a substantial physical, psychological, and social impact, with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that may persist for several years postpartum. Women report a strong need to be believed and emotionally supported through personalized and continuous interventions. Multidisciplinary care models and structured midwifery counseling improve women’s coping abilities, trust, and continuity of care, confirming the need to integrate psychological support into HG management. Conclusion HG requires a multidimensional approach that integrates clinical and psychological support. Specific midwifery training in counseling, together with the use of digital tools, telemedicine, and peer support groups, represents promising strategies to improve the quality of care and prevent long-term consequences.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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