Rev. Soc. Bras. Enferm. Ped.2019;19(1):32-8.
Maternal practices face to newborn health problems in the first month of life
DOI: 10.31508/1676-3793201900005
Abstract
Objective
To identify maternal practices in relation to the newborn more common health problems, in the first month of life.
Methods
Quantitative, exploratory, transversal study, integrating of a multicenter researcher, occurred in 2018, though interviews with 52 puerperae, in a municipality in the west of Paraná, with descriptive statistical data analysis.
Results
The puerperae were instructed on the care of the baby by the maternity health team (86.5%) and in childcare consultations (83.7%). The recurrent problems were colic (40.4%), dermatitis (40.4%) and fever (7.7%). Among the puerperal women, 33.3% used homemade medicines in the bath to treat dermatitis and 25.0% said they offered teas to the baby.
Conclusion
Postpartum women are advised by postpartum health professionals and in childcare consultations regarding newborn care. However, maternal care based on beliefs influenced by the family and social context persists.
Keywords: Child care; Maternal and child health; Newborn; Pediatric nursing