ABSTRACT
Objective:
To reflect on the comprehensive and obstetric care in the National Health System in the light of Edgar Morin's Complexity Theory.
Method:
Some ideas from French philosopher Edgar Morin, the Complexity Theory and some references from the health ministry were used to write this text.
Result:
The institutionalization and hegemony of the Cartesian model led to the segmentation of the human being and fragmentation of care and interfered with the achievement of comprehensive of obstetric care in the public health system.
Conclusion:
Delivery and birth care must consider the complex subject to be able to overcome the fragmented and interventionist Cartesian paradigm and achieve comprehensive of obstetric care in the public health system.
Implications for practice:
The search for a paradigm shift in obstetric care centered on user autonomy and integrated and humanized care favors the construction of practices that ensure comprehensive care to women.
Keywords:
Integrality in Health; Obstetrics; Unified Health System; Nursing