Strengths and weaknesses in the high-risk baby care network.

Abstract

To characterize the Stork Network in health care for high-risk babies, pointing out its main challenges. questionnaires were applied with those responsible for the babies and with network health professionals. Data were analyzed quantitatively. statistically relevant variables were: link with the Basic Health Unit; individuals' awareness of Family Health Support Center team; awareness of Family Health teams regarding the diagnosis of high-risk pregnancy and compliance with prenatal care; means of communication of individuals' birth; awareness of the need for hospitalization as well as its duration; awareness of follow-up in Secondary Health Care; and its outcome, pointing to a difficulty in the axis of coordination and longitudinality of the services provided in the network. the greatest challenges lie in covering the territory by Family Health strategy teams, expanding teams and solidifying partnerships with Higher Education Institutions, guaranteeing a differentiated professional training.