Physiotherapy attention on labor and delivery

Abstract

Introduction: natural births have been encouraged by the World Health Organization and the physical therapist
by training, is a professional who can help the mother to experience a labor less painful and traumatic. Objective:
To observe the sight of pregnant women regarding physical therapy during labor and delivery. Methods. The
work was developed between the months of October 2008 and February 2009. After delivery, was used for data
collection a structured interview specifically designed for this purpose. Each woman was continuously monitored
by a researcher who over labor resources employed different order, ultimately, the comfort of the mother. Results:
Among the twenty-one pregnant women, five were assisted by physiotherapy. Young women, multiparous, with a
low educational level comprised the study sample. The role of the physiotherapist in obstetric care was done through
resources such as physiological breathing, mobility in bed and massage therapy, which were used to reduce pain
perception and contribute to the comfort and well-being of the mother. From the reports of pregnant women was
observed that the assistance of the physiotherapist was well received by them. Conclusions: The physical therapy
during labor and delivery was important for decreasing pain perception, as well as to increase the sense of security
and comfort, through the eyes of the women attended.