Perception of pregnancy care at a public normal childhood center in Pernambuco

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the perception of puerperal women attended at a Public Normal Birth Center in Pernambuco about humanized childbirth. Methods: This is a descriptive exploratory study of a qualitative nature, carried out in a Normal Childbirth Center in Pernambuco with 10 postpartum women between July and August 2020. Data collection took place through semi-structured interviews, guided by a script, recorded and transcribed in full, and analyzed using the content analysis technique. It is reiterated that the study was approved by an Ethics Committee (4,136,314). Results: There was satisfaction among the puerperal women regarding the experience and procedures performed at the Centro de Parto Normal, especially the care and guidance provided by the nursing team regarding the delivery process and the puerperium. Conclusion: The puerperal women were satisfied with the care offered by the Centro de Parto Normal, especially due to adherence to the good practices recommended by the World Health Organization.