Abstract
Objective: To identify the practices performed by the obstetric nurse in the delivery room, visualizing the adoption of good obstetric practices. Methods: Study with a quantitative, descriptive and exploratory approach, data collected through a structured form for interview with the puerperal woman and for analysis of the medical records, with a sample of 146 mothers and their medical records. Results: Regarding good obstetric practices, most received water during labor, were encouraged to walk and had a companion, but still in a restricted way. The warm bath and massage were the methods most offered; the gynecological position is still the most adopted by women to give birth, and obstetric violence, such as the kristeller maneuver, verbal aggressions and episiotomy, is still perceived. As for the analysis of the medical records, most did not have a partogram, nor the complete description of the assistance offered. Conclusion: The assistance of obstetric nurses is close to good practices, but it still needs to improve. It is necessary to extinguish obstetric violence, improve adherence to the partogram and medical records. It is hoped to stimulate discussions on this theme and that the studied hospital will adopt measures to strengthen permanent education with professionals working in obstetrics.