NURSING CARE DURING THE PARTNER'S PRENATAL PERIOD: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Prenatal care is a fundamental step in the prevention and/or early detection of problems during pregnancy. Historically, prenatal care has been built from the perspective of promoting the health of women and children. However, as new ways of thinking about health advance, changes are also observed in the implementation of public policies such as: norms, legislation, among others, whose approach has been gaining emphasis on the inclusion of the partner in prenatal care and in other stages of the pregnancy to birth process. The objective of this research is to discuss, through scientific literature, nursing care for the partner during prenatal care. The aim is to contribute to encouraging greater male participation in healthcare within the scope of Primary Care. Method: This is a descriptive and exploratory bibliographic review study with a qualitative approach. Data were collected from physical and virtual collections. For the search of virtual material, a consultation of the Health Descriptors (DeCs) was carried out to select specific terms to guide data collection in the database. Database: Virtual Health Library (BVS). The time frame for the final analysis of the publications covered the last five years. The results show data that align with the National Policy for Comprehensive Health Care (PNAISH) of the Ministry of Health, which emphasizes the inclusion of the topic of fatherhood and care, through partner prenatal care, in debates and actions focused on reproductive planning as essential strategies to improve care during pregnancy and childbirth in public health services. The evidence suggests a favorable context for the inclusion of men in partner prenatal care; however, the effective participation of men depends on various factors such as legislation, institutional commitment to humanized childbirth, and other aspects. Conclusion: For greater achievements, it is necessary to adapt the infrastructure of health units, promote actions to minimize barriers to access for the male population, especially in the processes of preparation and monitoring during prenatal care, and promote awareness among the health team to welcome this population. It is suggested that innovative strategies be designed for the recruitment, onboarding, and education of men and women, implementing a gender perspective focused on masculinities, considering issues that also involve the inclusion of this debate within the context of training.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2025.036-035