The Interference of the Obstetrician in the Prenatal Surveillance Consultation of the Maubara Health Center of the Municipality of Liquica, Timor-Leste (2025)

Research Article

Abstract

Introduction: Midwives as health professionals have an important and strategic role, especially in reducing maternal mortality, morbidity and even infant mortality. Midwives who provide services focus on aspects of prevention, promotion, and building partnerships together with other health professionals. The profession of midwife is regulated in Timor-Leste as one of the health professionals recognized by the International Confederation of Midwives.

Research Objective: To demonstrate the interference of the obstetrician in the prenatal surveillance consultation at the Maubara Health Center, in Municipality of Liquiçá, Timor-Leste.

Research Methodology: This is an exploratory and descriptive study, with a qualitative approach, through semi-structured interviews of the study by episode.

Discussion Results: The total number of midwives in this health center is 16 people. The sample consisted of 6 obstetricians who work in prenatal consultations. A total of 4 interviews were obtained. The results that indicated the opinion about the prenatal surveillance consultation. All midwives consider that prenatal check-ups are of the utmost importance. This ensures good health care for the mother and excellent health for the unborn baby. Therefore, it can prevent complications in the birth process and the baby's health. They noted that prenatal consultations for pregnant women at the Maubara Health Center still face difficulties due to the lack of infrastructure and human resources support in providing services to the public health.

Conclusion: To ensure good service, resources are necessary, such as service facilities with sufficient human resources to be fully able to provide better, more professional service; this is what is very important to understanding of prenatal consultation of pregnant women.