2020, Number 6
A psychoprophylaxis program for obstetric care during COVID-19 confinement
Language: Spanish
References: 12
Page: 1-8
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ABSTRACT
Introduction: social distancing during COVID-19 pandemic leads to home confinement, being rigorous in vulnerable groups, among them pregnant women. Consequently, the continuity of the psychoprophylaxis program for obstetric care; which is carried out in the healthcare area is postponed, this program contributes to the preparation of pregnancy, delivery and puerperium, influencing on the good of the mother to be.Objective: to design a practical and simple program of psychoprophylaxis for obstetric care that pregnant women can practice during home confinement, allowing the continuity of delivery preparation.
Methods: a literature review with reference to psychoprophylactic exercises was conducted; which can be of simple guidance by part of the medical personnel and to be practiced by pregnant women themselves, allowing the continuity of the preparation process.
Results: the evidence points out the importance of the psychoprophylaxis program for obstetric care and the benefits on pregnancy, delivery and puerperium process, along with the need to maintain the continuity of the program during home confinement.
Conclusions: the continuity of the planned prophylactic exercises, linked to an adequate feeding, relaxation periods and follow the guidance of the basic team of healthcare, is essential to promote a required and favorable environment for a perfect harmony pregnancy, a risk-free delivery and a successful recovery of the mother to be and the newborn.
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