Knowledge of postpartum women about the birth plan in a city in western Paraná

Abstract

Objective: To identify the experience and difficulties in relation to the Birth Plan (PP) of mothers attending a UBS in a municipality in western Paraná. Methods: This is exploratory descriptive research of quanti-qualitative character, carried out with 13 postpartum women from a health unit, using a semi-structured instrument. Results: Data analysis showed that 69% of postpartum women did not know the birth plan, its non-use is related to lack of knowledge of this tool by them and by health professionals, lack of professional support and encouragement, with many gaps and challenges to be faced despite the numerous beneficial effects of the birth plan. All participants indicated that the elaboration of the plan is of paramount importance to resolve doubts, fears, suffering, reduce unnecessary interventions and obtain more security. Conclusion: It was found that little is the dissemination of the PP, there are many obstacles and challenges to be overcome and that health professionals need to develop this practice, as nursing has a very important role in this stage, because if the pregnant woman receives encouragement from Since the beginning of prenatal care, the health team will be able to choose choices that bring them closer to care with more satisfactory results.