Documental retrospective research, wich aimed to know significances and contributions of pregnant wives and couples Group for pregnant women, attendants and students. Data were collected in documents of the Group from 1996 to 2008. Through analysis of data contents the classes found are: opportunity for comprehension of birthing process; way to autonomy; preparation for childbirth, maternity and paternity; extension of social circle; knowledge of rights; formation and education in health; and valuation of interdisciplinarity. The Group was considered a forum of knowledge socialization and construction, contributing to critical and reflexive thinking, potential consolidation and pregnant women and attendants autonomy to conduct childbirth process and to perform maternity and paternity and as space for teach-learning and for dialogic, educative and interdisciplinary practices. This study increases the scientific production and is a support for changes in educative practices.
Health education; Pregnant women; Health evaluation