Autonomous Nursing in Maternal Health
Experience of the Local Health Unit of Baixo Alentejo
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https://doi.org/10.53795/rapeo.v23.2023.39Keywords:
Pragnancy, Midwive, Consultations, AutonomyAbstract
Motherhood represents a period of adaptation and reconstruction of a woman’s identity, requiring specialized care that promotes the health of the pregnant woman, the newborn, and the family. Maternal health surveillance, when structured with quality interventions, has a significant impact on disease prevention and the promotion of positive experiences.
Objective To characterize and evaluate maternal health care provided within the project developed by the EESMO group of ULSBA.
Method Quantitative, exploratory, and descriptive study conducted with a stratified sample of 808 pregnant women followed in 2022. Data were collected through clinical records in a database created for this purpose.
Results It was found that 42% of infants were exclusively breastfed up to the 4th month of life; approximately 2000 cardiotocographic records and 1803 specialized maternal health consultations were carried out. In addition, 56% of pregnant women attended childbirth preparation courses, 97% were vaccinated with Tdap, and 94.5% underwent infection screening.
Conclusions The results reinforce the relevance of the project and the importance of the autonomous role of the EESMO, showing a positive impact on health promotion and disease prevention. It is essential to continue these activities and to develop future studies that assess new quality indicators, such as maternal satisfaction with the childbirth experience and the presence of a companion.
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