OBJECTIVES: To describe skin care practices used by women during pregnancy and to determine if these practices are adequate. METHODS: A descriptive exploratory study with 124 pregnant women enrolled in four basic health units in the eastern region of São Paulo. RESULTS: Most of the women affirmed that they practiced skin care regimens (74.2%), however, several practices were found to be inadequate and could contribute to the onset of skin changes. More than half of these women (56.5%) noted that they had received guidance about skin care. CONCLUSIONS: The results showed the importance of including information related to skin care when developing health education services for pregnant women.
Dermatology; Pregnancy; Skin; Nursing care
