Abstract
Objective: To know the father's perception regarding the birth of his child in a public maternity hospital in Rio Grande do Sul. Methods: A descriptive and qualitative study, carried out with fathers during labor and delivery of their partner in a Joint Lodging, using semi-structured interviews for data collection during the months of August and November 2020. Results: A total of 11 fathers participated in the study, with a prevalent age between 20-30 years old, most of them with incomplete elementary school education, coming from Parobé and married. The number of cesarean deliveries was higher and 73% of deliveries were assisted. The findings of the study proposed to reflect and discuss the emotion and happiness at the birth of the child, the satisfaction with the team's care, anxiety and concern with the birth, expectations with the birth, participation during labor and delivery, and safety in becoming a father. Conclusion: We can highlight the importance and the desire of parents to actively experience these moments, making it necessary to encourage professionals to promote the participation of the companion during labor and delivery, inserting them and guiding them about the processes.