GRAVIDEZ NA ADOLESCENCIA: ABORDAGEM A ASSISTENCIA DE ENFERMAGEM NO PRÉ-NATAL

Adolescence is a transitional phase between childhood and preparation for adulthood, between the ages of 10 and 19. During this phase, adolescents undergo psychological, physical, and biological transformations. Teenage pregnancy is considered a public health problem by the World Health Organization (WHO) due to the biopsychosocial impact it has on the health of the mother and child. The aim of this study is to identify the main complications of teenage pregnancy and aspects of prenatal nursing care in the scientific literature. This was a literature review based on the search for articles published between 2013 and 2022. The research will be carried out in databases such as PubMed, SciELO, and LILACS. Adolescence is a period of many profound organic and aesthetic changes, characterized by rapid growth, emergence of sexual characteristics, character structure, environmental adaptation, and social integration, moving from a state of dependence to a state of relative autonomy. Prenatal care for pregnant adolescents should be differentiated and personalized to the specific characteristics of this group, their situation and the specific conditions in which they live, and requires greater availability of support from health professionals. Nurses develop effective nursing actions for pregnant patients, such as interdisciplinary interventions, health promotion, prevention strategies, among others. However, there is still a major deficit related to public policies that help promote patient health. There is also a need for greater training of professionals so that health care is provided in a comprehensive and efficient manner. It is concluded that the best way to avoid pregnancy is to be well aware of the contraceptive methods available, to know your body, your partner's life and your routine before starting to have sex.