Rooming-in: father’s expectations about the care of his woman and child

Abstract

Qualitative research with convergent approach kind with an objective to know the father’s expectations regarding their participation women’s and children’s care for the health staff in the rooming-in. Nine fathers participate in the sample at the obstetric hospitalization unit of a university hospital in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The study finding showed his expectations and father’s desire to stay together with his family and participate on that which is also his. The data warning for the health staff include the father in the cares on the rooming-in.