Este estudio examina la relación entre violencia obstétrica, salud mental y prácticas humanizadas en servicios obstétricos. Se adhiere a la Ley 26.485/09, que considera la violencia obstétrica como violencia de género, y a la Ley 25.929/04, que promueve el parto humanizado. Datos de experiencias de partos positivas y negativas fueron recopilados y se analizó su relación con violencia obstétrica. Se ubicaron prácticas que contribuyen a la violencia obstétrica y fueron identificadas mediante encuestas a mujeres. Los hallazgos resaltan la importancia de promover prácticas humanizadas en servicios obstétricos, siguiendo recomendaciones de la OMS y OPS para un parto respetado. Esto implica un enfoque centrado en la mujer, respetando los ritmos naturales del parto, el uso de lenguaje adecuado y evitar intervenciones innecesarias. Se concluye que es esencial implementar cambios en políticas y prácticas de atención obstétrica para prevenir y abordar la violencia obstétrica, mejorando la experiencia de parto y promoviendo salud integral de las mujeres. Este estudio proporciona evidencia para respaldar la necesidad de una atención obstétrica basada en respeto y humanización. Palabras clave Violencia obstetrica - Parto humanizado - Experiencias de parto - Salud mental perinatal ABSTRACT MENTAL HEALTH, OBSTETRIC VIOLENCE AND HUMANIZED PRACTICES: AN ANALYSIS ABOUT OBSTETRIC SERVICES USERS This study investigates the relationship between obstetric violence, mental health, and humanized practices in the context of obstetric services. The analysis is conducted in accordance with Law 26.485/09, which considers obstetric violence as a form of gender-based violence, and within the framework of Law 25.929/04, which promotes humanized childbirth. Data on both positive and negative childbirth experiences were collected, and the correlation with obstetric violence was explored. The practices contributing to obstetric violence were identified and analyzed through interviews and surveys conducted with women. The findings emphasize the importance of promoting humanized practices in obstetric services, following the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) for respectful childbirth. This involves adopting a woman-centered approach, respecting the natural rhythms of childbirth, using appropriate language, and avoiding unnecessary interventions. It is concluded that implementing changes in policies and practices of obstetric care is essential to prevent and address obstetric violence, improve the childbirth experience, and promote comprehensive women’s health. This study provides evidence supporting the need for respectful and humanized obstetric care. Keywords Obstetric violence - Humanized childbirth - Childbirth experien-