Cuidado nutricional durante o trabalho de parto: uma análise de documentos norteadores de prática clínica na América Latina

Abstract

Objective. To analyze the recommendations and evidence from the Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPN) in Latin America regarding nutritional care during labor, whether low-risk or low-risk. Methods. This is a descriptive and exploratory study using documentary analysis. Data collection was performed through structured electronic searches in the LILACS database and manual searches on government websites and websites of gynecology and obstetrics associations in Latin America. Results. Thirty-nine clinical practice documents were located. Of these, 17 documents were analyzed and included in the research, with the main recommendations found: allowing oral intake of liquids and food; recommending the intake of clear liquids and light foods; allowing the intake of isotonic beverages; eating or avoiding certain types of food; respecting the woman's wishes and informing her about an adequate diet. Conclusions. The need to improve the DNPC in order to cover the topic in a broader way, with clearly contextualized definitions and terms, aiming to facilitate understanding and support the decisions of health professionals.