Abstract
Objective: Identify the degree of knowledge of pregnant women in a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais (MG) about the types and factors that influence them in choosing the mode of delivery. Methods: This study has a descriptive, exploratory approach of quantitative and qualitative nature, conducted from semi-structured interviews in meetings at the basic health unit. Thirty-nine pregnant women attending prenatal consultations, who agreed to sign the informed consent form, participated in the research. Results: Through the research, we concluded that the participating pregnant women have some kind of knowledge about the types of delivery and that factors such as postpartum recovery, fear of pain and complications during delivery, hypertensive crises, desire to perform Surgical sterilization, opinions of family members and health professionals are mainly responsible for influencing the pregnant woman in choosing the mode of delivery. Conclusion: In summary the study showed a bias while choosing the mode of delivery, some of the pregnant women raise the issue of lower risk during normal delivery, others reported a concern about damage to the pelvis, perineum, urethra and anus, is a recurring concern for this reason, we believe that cesarean delivery is better accepted by pregnant women.