Multiprofessional assistance to pregnant women in the context of pandemic by COVID-19

Abstract

Objective: to analyze multiprofessional care to pregnant women in the context of the pandemic by COVID-19. Method: this is an exploratory, descriptive study with a qualitative approach, approved by the Research Ethics Committee under opinion number 4,911,690. It was held in two Family Health Units in Itabuna-Bahia, in October 2021. The professionals of the teams participated in the study, according to predefined inclusion criteria. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using Bardin's thematic content technique. Results: the pandemic by Covid allowed the reorganization of the flow of care to pregnant women, use of Information and Communication Technologies, active search and health education in the office. However, there were challenges in the context of prenatal care, such as the implementation of Permanent Health Education and the sharing of consultations. Conclusion: gestational care was reappropriated during the pandemic and multiprofessional performance guaranteed quality in prenatal care.