Abstract
Objective: Identify ethical problems (EPs) experienced by health professionals in obstetric care. Methods: This is an Integrative literature review, including the databases of Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (Lilacs) and Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (Medline), Database in Nursing (BDENF), National Bibliography in Ciencias de Ia Salud Argentina (BINACIS) and Bibliographic Index Español en Ciencias de la Salud (IBECS). The final sample consisted of eight articles. Results: The existence of three categories of NPs was identified: In the relationships between professionals and pregnant women, associated with misinformation, disrespect for autonomy and pre-judgment; In the relationship between the health team, they took place in the work process and in interprofessional relationships; e In the relationship with the health service, they resulted from the lack of structure and specific services, institutional support for solving work demands, in addition to discrepancy in the care provided in public and private services. Final considerations: Several NPs involved in obstetric care were identified, but the most representative were associated with problems in the relationship between health professionals and pregnant women.