The MEOWS Score - "Modified Early Obstetric Warning Score" as a Tool for Evaluating Gestational Morbidities

Introduction: This research is justified based on the current scenario described by the World Health Organization (WHO) of the increase in obstetric complications worldwide, which has gained great repercussions in the academic sphere. To identify the relationship between gestational morbidities in the MEOWS assessment. Method: This is a literature review in which books, dissertations and scientific articles selected from the Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Information System (LILACS), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) and Virtual Health Library (VHL) databases were searched. Articles available in full, published in the last 5 years, in Portuguese and English were included. Incomplete articles and articles older than 5 years were excluded. Results: Reduction in obstetric complications and mortality, with a view to quality care and preventive action, with the Score MEOWS, in the assistance with the women. Conclusion: It was possible to verify that the MEOWS scale has a very positive effect when it comes to recognizing and avoiding clinical problems in patients, and that it brings autonomy to the nursing team, covering everyone in the recognition of complications. All the articles included in the research highlighted assertive points in various areas of hospital practice.