O aplicativo Meu Pré-Natal no processo de educação sobre a gravidez e autocuidado para gestantes

Abstract

Smartphones facilitate the dissemination of important and clarifying information on health care for the patient. Prenatal care is essential for maternal and fetal well-being, which justifies the search for technologies that help prevent complications. In this study, the mobile application Meu Pré-Natal was presented, which provides information and clarification about changes in the body, expectations and doubts about pregnancy and childbirth. It was developed in 2016 by a multidisciplinary team, composed of professionals and academics in the areas of health, computing and design, and updated in 2021. The scientifically based information was grouped into topics: appetite, digestion, nutrition, urine, circulation and breathing, sleep and mood, bones and muscles, chest and skin. With an easy-to-interface interface, with optimized use and clear information, it fulfills its objective of providing complementary health information, however, without the intention of replacing the obstetrician and the related health team.