Assistência integral à saúde da gestante com sobrepeso ou obesidade : uma observação do pré-natal realizado pela equipe multiprofissional no município de Sinop/MT

Abstract

Obesity in pregnancy is a major challenge for health professionals. According to the World Health Organization, the prevalence of obesity in Brazil increased from 11.8% in 2006 to 18.9% in 2016. Evidence shows that pregestational overweight is one of the most important risk factors for maternal-fetal health. In view of this epidemiological evidence, the number of overweight women in reproductive age should be considered as an alarming value, considering the aggravations due to pregestational overweight during pregnancy. The present study aimed to evaluate the assistance provided by the multi-professional team to pregnant women with pregestational overweight during prenatal care in basic health units in Sinop/MT. The target audience of the research was represented by a sample group with 18 pregnant women. The study made possible to characterize the profile of overweight pregnant woman assisted by the basic health service of the municipality, the professionals who provided assistance during prenatal care, the level of guidance/information that the pregnant women received, the quality of care, the impact on the pregnant woman's life and, above all, allowed the identification of the care received during the prenatal period, thus being able to crosscheck with the recommendations of the Ministry of Health. Findings provided information for the formulation of a situational diagnosis and suggestions for actions to improve the care provided, ensuring the prevention of maternal-fetal complications due to overweight during pregnancy.