DESAFIOS E OPORTUNIDADES PARA ENFERMEIROS NA PROMOÇÃO DE SAÚDE MENTAL DAS GESTANTES

Abstract

This study aims to understand and identify the behaviors that nurses should adopt to promote mental health in pregnant women, aiming to contribute to improving care during the gestational period. The data indicates that mental health during pregnancy requires comprehensive and continuous care, and it is a process that aims to ensure the well-being of these mothers and the good development of the fetus. The role of the nurse in promoting mental health during pregnancy is crucial for the early identification and planning of care for pregnant women who show signs of mental disorders. A quantitative and qualitative approach was used, based on a literaturereview with research in the SciELO, PubMed, e-Academic and Google Scholar databases, resulting in the selection of 8 references. Given the above, the direct relationship between the mother’s mental health and the newborn’s well-being is clear. In this context, the results highlight the need to intensify research and improve the training of professionals, in addition to strengthening the practice of perinatal mental health care for pregnant women.