Percepción de la paciente sobre el acto sexual durante el período prenatal

Abstract

Introduction: There are issues that are ignored by health personnel, despite the importance of their approach, such as "the sexual act during pregnancy", there are pregnant women who, due to ignorance, put aside intimacy with their partner, due to fears such as harm the fetus or trigger premature labor. Objective: To know the perception of the pregnant patient about the sexual act, to identify their main fears and provide correct and updated information. Methods: Qualitative, phenomenological, descriptive approach. This produced a semi-structured interview, keeping the principle of confidentiality and respect, applied to pregnant women of any gestational age, from the Huambaló parish. Results: The sexual act during pregnancy for some women is something normal while for others, on the contrary, it is something risky. Therefore, the couple must adapt to the different changes, the existence of little information, received by the health personnel, leads to an approach to sexuality based on beliefs and customs, limiting the enjoyment of full sexuality. Conclusion: The sexual act during pregnancy can lead to a decrease in sexual desire, due to the little information received by health personnel and the influence of beliefs and customs. Sex education must be provided by highly qualified health professionals, with up-to-date information on this subject, capable of efficiently interacting with pregnant women in the prenatal consultation, allowing them to enjoy full sexuality in their pregnant condition.