Compreensão dos trabalhadores da rede cegonha no município de Palmas – TO: assistência ao pré-natal e suas implicações no processo de parto e nascimento

Abstract

Objective: Understand the comprehension of the workers of the Stork Network on prenatal care and its implications in the process of childbirth and birth, in the city of Palmas. Method: This research is the result of an extended project, which had a qualitative cut of descriptive and analytical origin. We interviewed 19 workers from Palmas’ Stork Network, of which 09 were from the Hospital and Maternity Dona Regina and 10 from Basic Care in the period of February to July of 2016. To support the interview technique, a semi-structured script was used with 08 open questions. Results and Discussion: A network fragmentation was observed and a large gap was identified in the communication between primary and hospital care. This is a reflection of unsatisfactory professional training and alienation in the work process. It is still noticeable the lack of information and co-responsibility of the community on the importance of prenatal care and its implications in the process of childbirth and birth. Conclusion: Thus, it is necessary to monitor more effectively the indicators of the Stork Network in the prenatal component so that there is an effective implementation, both intersectorial and intrasectoral. Is irrevocable the continuous development of educational actions to improve the evaluation of this important political strategy to reduce maternal and child morbidity and mortality.