Development of the concept of prenatal care Application of the hybrid model of Schwartz-Barcott and Kim
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https://doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.4387Keywords:
Prenatal Care, Maternal Health, Maternal Welfare, Maternal and Child Health, Maternal-Child NursingAbstract
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- Prenatal caring is an interaction between the pregnant woman, her unborn child, her family, and nursing professionals, grounded in kindness, respect, responsibility, and loyalty.
- Nurses' prenatal caring addresses the emotional needs of the woman and her family, supporting adherence to prenatal care and preparation for childbirth.
- The low-risk prenatal nursing consultation serves as a point of contact where experiences related to pregnancy are shared and is consistently characterized by the warmth and concern of nursing professionals.
- Prenatal caring in nursing fosters the pregnant woman's engagement in self-care, creating a positive experience that contributes to the reduction of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality.
Introduction: Prenatal care is essential for maternal and neonatal health. Nursing professionals play a key role in providing comprehensive care. Objective: To analyze the concept of prenatal caring in the context of maternal-perinatal care from the perspective of nursing professionals and pregnant women. Materials and Methods: The concept was developed using the hybrid model by Schwartz-Barcott and Kim, which comprises theoretical, fieldwork, and analytical phases. The first step included a review of 23 articles published between 2012 and 2022, sourced from various databases. Then, five interviews were conducted with low-risk pregnant women and five with nursing professionals, followed by inductive content analysis using ATLAS Ti® software. Finally, a general definition was formulated. Results: Prenatal caring is defined as a humanized interaction between the pregnant woman, her family, and nursing professionals, grounded in kindness, respect, and commitment. It requires empathy, attentiveness to individual needs, and a focus that goes beyond technical procedures to emphasize holistic well-being. Discussion: A distinction is drawn between prenatal care and prenatal caring, the latter being understood as a woman- and family-centered process. Operational and time constraints hinder the delivery of this care, highlighting the need to strengthen nursing leadership and foster care models that prioritize maternal and infant well-being. Conclusion: Prenatal caring in nursing addresses the emotional and relational needs of pregnant women and their families. It enhances adherence to prenatal checkups, contributes to the reduction of mortality, and supports preparation for childbirth. It reaffirms an approach centered on the woman, her unborn child, her partner, and the family.
How to cite this article: Bula-Romero Javier Alonso, Conde-Flórez Adier Andrés, González-Lara Aura María, Sánchez-Caraballo Álvaro Antonio, Jiménez-Hernández Gustavo Edgardo. Development of the concept of prenatal care Application of the hybrid model of Schwartz-Barcott and Kim. Revista Cuidarte. 2025;16(2):e4387. https://doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.4387
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