Pregnancy is considered a transition period and a complex experience with different
aspects for each woman. Numerous physical and psychological changes take place
during this period. Their experience at this time may leave indelible marks, positive or
negative, for the rest of their lives. The choice of the way of delivery is a fundamental
human right, however, the pregnant woman needs information and clarification about
it. The possibility of being able to express their preference reflects on the autonomy
of women. The objective of this study was to describe the factors that influence the
choice of the birth route, of a qualitative nature, of the exploratory-descriptive type.
The study was attended by 18 pregnant women enrolled and being followed up in the
Prenatal Program, ranging in age from 20 to 39 years. The analysis of the data was
made through the analysis of the content of the answers, from this analysis it was
noticed that the route preferred by the pregnant women was normal, influenced by
the recovery in the postpartum, which was very evident in the speech of the pregnant
women. It was also observed that women were being informed about the risks and
benefits of each birth route in the prenatal period, only in the last weeks of gestation,
a fact that is worrying, since this information must be shared from the beginning of
prenatal care. In addition, it is worth emphasizing the need to qualify prenatal care
through health education actions, in order to provide pregnant women with the
autonomy to make informed and informed choices.
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