THE IMPORTANCE OF PRENATAL CARE IN PREVENTING COMPLICATIONS DURING PREGNANCY

• Main Author: Ruas , João Victor Dias
• Publication Date: 2024
• Other Authors: Silva, Lucília da Costa, Martins , Tayane Moura, Barboza , Ana Clara Farias, Ribeiro, Lucas Mazzini, Costa , Gleyciane Bezerra da, Defavari, Alex Henrique, Lassala , Juliana Rodrigues, Santana , Thamirys Oliveira, Cavalcante , Luciane Mari Brito, Maia , Thiago Viana, sobrinho , Pablo Vinicius Moraes de Sousa, Araujo, Thayse da Silva, Santos , Daniele Maria dos
• Format: Article
• Language: por
• Source: Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
• Download full: https://bjihs.emnuvens.com.br/bjihs/article/view/1338
• topic: Gravidez, Pré-natal, Prevenção.; Pregnancy, Prenatal care, Prevention.

To use scientific evidence to analyze the importance of prenatal care in preventing complications during pregnancy. Methods: This is a qualitative integrative literature review. The search for studies involved in the research was carried out in the following databases: SCIELO, LILACS, BDENF and MEDLINE, using the health sciences descriptors: "Pregnancy", "Prenatal care" and "Prevention". The inclusion criteria were: published between 2014 and 2024, with free access to full texts, articles in Portuguese, English and Spanish and related to the theme. Exclusion criteria were: duplicate articles, incomplete articles, abstracts, reviews, debates, articles published in event proceedings and unavailable in full. Results: In addition to these activities and early diagnosis during prenatal care, it is possible to carry out intrauterine treatment, which enables the baby to be properly assessed. Conclusion: It can be concluded that prenatal care is the main strategy for preventing health complications during pregnancy, and is most often carried out in primary care.