Práticas maternas frente aos problemas de saúde do recém-nascido no primeiro mês de vida

Abstract

Objective: To identify maternal practices in relation to the newborn more common health problems, in the fi rst 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 infl uenced by the family and social context persists.