Humanization of maternal care: A new perspective on prenatal and childbirth protocols with clinical case resolution

Abstract

Prenatal care is a fundamental stage in the pregnancy-puerperal cycle, aimed at monitoring the health of the mother and fetus, identifying risk conditions early and promoting interventions that ensure a healthy and safe pregnancy. The objective of the narrative review is to present the state of the art on the main components of prenatal care, including care protocols, specific care for low-risk pregnant women, and strategies for managing complications at the time of delivery. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were used for the search, selection, and extraction of data from the LILACS, BDENF, PubMed, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Embase, SciVerse Scopus, TopCited, and Web of Science databases. A total of 261 articles were identified, after selection 15 were analyzed. Detailed knowledge about prenatal care, each stage of labor, and the hormonal factors that influence this process is essential for safe and effective care, ensuring maternal and fetal well-being. The nursing team's performance should always be based on respect for women's rights from the prenatal period, avoiding practices considered as obstetric violence, and ensuring a humanized approach that prioritizes the safety and comfort of the parturient. Understanding these practices is key to improving maternal and neonatal outcomes, providing a positive and safe antepartum and delivery experience.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.025-027