EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE NO PERÍODO INTRAPARTAL: TRANSFORMANDO A EXPERIÊNCIA DO PARTO PARA AS GESTANTES

Abstract

Pregnancy is a natural process in a woman's life that brings about several physical and emotional changes. It begins with the fertilization of the egg by the sperm and lasts approximately 39 to 40 weeks until childbirth. This stage stands out among all others, as its importance transcends the biological aspect, directly influencing maternal perception and satisfaction. A positive childbirth experience fosters an understanding of motherhood and impacts a woman's self-esteem and confidence. This research aimed to evaluate the impact of health education during pregnancy and the intrapartum period. This is a quantitative, cross-sectional, and descriptive study. The research instrument was a questionnaire applied in four health units in a medium-sized city in southern Minas Gerais, with 13 questions: five sociodemographic and eight specific to the topic. The study population comprised 35 pregnant women with a probable delivery date between August and September 2025. With a sampling error of 5% and a confidence level of 95%, the sample was calculated at 26 postpartum women. Considering the average of normal and cesarean deliveries at 50% each, the final sample was calculated at 18 postpartum women who were surveyed. The research resulted in (insert here the most relevant results that answer its general objective). It is concluded that prenatal care is a fundamental tool to ensure good pregnancy outcomes; however, a gap in educational aspects regarding the moment of delivery was evident.