Como os trabalhadores de um Centro Obstétrico justificam a utilização de práticas prejudiciais ao parto normal

This study was performed with the objective of understanding the reasons why workers of a birthing center in southern Brazil use natural birth practices considered harmful by the World Health Organization. This exploratory study was performed in July 2009 through interviews with 23 workers. The analysis revealed three themes: Actions and behaviors dependent on health workers; Routine practices as facilitators of work; and Restricting the...