Modern Obstetrics considers delivery a medical-surgical event, adopting a technical assistance model. It is expected that through technological advances caregivers would be assisted in their work, allowing them to have time and conditions to spend with the laboring mother. However, this technological and scientific advancement shows an uncertainty regarding care. A qualitative-quantitative prospective and descriptive research study was completed, evaluating opinions of women about care methods used to care and comfort them during labour and delivery. This paper shows qualitative data focusing on the feelings of puerperal women during the experience. The results are expected to contribute to an adoption of care and comfort methods, leading to a more humanized delivery, which enhances the woman's self confidence, and her confidence in the professional team. It will also facilitate and encourage natural delivery and the healthy performance of sexuality, as well as the prevention of maternal deaths.
Health evaluation; Consumer satisfaction; Patient care; First labor stage; Second labor stage