Socialization of knowledge and experiences about the birth process and the technologies of care

Abstract

The city of Florianopolis, like the rest of the country, is experiencing a critical period in obstetrics, where caesarean rates are high, as well trauma related to childbirth. From this perception, nurses and nursing students have developed convergent care qualitative research with women who participated during the pregnancy and childbirth, of an educational practice during the birth process. The study took place in the English neighborhood 2007, and it aimed to know the importance of health education and contributions to socialize knowledge about the birth process and the technology of care practice in pregnancy. Such technologies are therapeutic and not pharmacological, can minimize the pain and help women to know their bodies and potentials. Data were collected through participant observation and the women were asked about perception and the meaning of pregnancy, prenatal guidance, and doubts. After analysis originated categories - understanding the meaning of pregnancy and birth process, incorporating the technologies of care during the labor , feeling valued by professional ULS, encourage active participation in the birth process. The instructional experience collaborated on the process and satisfaction of women. The knowledge produced can support changes in daily care to pregnant women in primary care.

Descriptors: Health education; Technologies; Prenatal care; Nursing care; Childbirth.