A educação em saúde no pré-natal: conhecimento das gestantes sobre as posições maternas durante o parto normal

Objective: To identify and analyze the knowledge of pregnant women about the positions of giving birth in the parturition process, before and after an educational action in prenatal care. To present the socio-economic characteristics of the study participants, identify whether the knowledge of pregnant women about the positions of giving birth are in accordance with the Birth and Birth Guidelines of the Ministry of Health and evaluate the learning of these pregnant women after educational action. Methods: Qualitative study, using the action research methodology. Two questionnaires with open and closed questions were applied, after which an educational action was carried out to provide information on the proposed theme. Results: Two categories emerged called Advantages of normal childbirth in the conception of pregnant women and Knowledge of pregnant women about labor and the positions to give birth. This research can bring benefits to the academic community, health services and nurses, public policies and to pregnant women due to the possibility of spreading knowledge on the subject. Conclusion: This study made it possible to understand the importance of health education in prenatal care, as well as the role of the professional nurse in this context. It was possible to observe changes and teachings through the methodology used in a short term, through the positive responses of the participants.