A atuação da fisioterapia nos cuidados à gestante de alto risco de uma maternidade pública: relato de experiência em estágio supervisionado

Abstract

The supervised internship carried out at Nova Maternidade Dona Evangelina Rosa (NMDER) in Teresina-PI was a fundamental stage of the Physiotherapy course at the State University of Piauí (UESPI), providing essential practical experience to understand the complex needs of high-risk pregnant women. This experience allowed a deeper understanding of the importance of physiotherapy in promoting the physical and emotional well-being of these women in a hospital setting. Objective: To report the physiotherapy care provided to high-risk pregnant women, highlighting the interventions applied and the knowledge acquired. Methodology: Individualized care was provided to hospitalized pregnant women with clinical conditions such as gestational diabetes, systemic arterial hypertension, preeclampsia, and sexually transmitted infections, through respiratory and metabolic exercises, ambulation, myofascial release, and lymphatic drainage, adapted to the specific needs of each patient. Results: Relief of low back pain, reduction of edema, and decreased stress levels were observed, with emphasis on a case of a twin pregnancy patient who reported significant improvement after respiratory exercises. Conclusion: The experience contributed to the development of essential technical and interpersonal skills for professional training, reinforcing the role of physiotherapy in comprehensive and humanized care for women’s health in a hospital environment.