CUIDADOS COM A GESTANTE NO PRÉ-PARTO: UMA ABORDAGEMINTEGRAL PARA A ASSISTÊNCIA OBSTÉTRICA

The prenatal period represents a critical phase in obstetric care, demanding specialized and humanized care to ensure maternal and fetal safety. This study addresses the main aspects of prenatal care, analyzing evidence-based practices that contribute to favorable outcomes. The objective was to review the scientific literature on essential prenatal care, identifying best practices. The methodology consisted of a narrative literature review using the LILACS, SciELO, and PubMed databases, with articles published between 2015 and 2024. The results showed that prenatal care encompasses five fundamental dimensions: systematic obstetric assessment, emotional and psychological support, pain management, preparation for childbirth, and care for possible complications. Humanized care, centered on the woman and based on scientific evidence, proved fundamental in reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. This study is justified by the need to improve obstetric care, given the persistence of high maternal mortality rates in Brazil and the importance of evidence-based practices to improve maternal and infant outcomes. It concludes that comprehensive prenatal care, when properly implemented, significantly contributes to improving maternal and infant health indicators, reinforcing the importance of professional training and the organization of health services.