Adolescência e Maternidade: Experiência de Estágio acerca do primeiro atendimento psicológico em Hospital Universitário

Abstract

This paper presents an experience report conducted during a Professional Internship in Hospital Psychology at a University Hospital, focusing on psychological care for pregnant and postpartum adolescents. Based on theoretical and practical reflections, it discusses the complexity of motherhood in adolescence, shaped by historical, social, and subjective factors, which require from the hospital psychologist both qualified listening and a welcoming stance. Three cases of adolescents assisted in the High-Risk Ward, Rooming-In Unit, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit were analyzed, highlighting the challenges of the initial encounter, the importance of building rapport, the structural limitations of the hospital environment, and the relevance of family support networks. The study emphasizes the strategic role of Psychology in the hospital setting, both in direct patient care and in mediation with the multidisciplinary team, pointing out the need for greater institutionalization and recognition of the psychologist’s work in these contexts. It is concluded that the experience contributed to the trainee’s professional development and reaffirmed the potential of psychological listening in addressing the social and emotional vulnerabilities of adolescents experiencing motherhood.