Objectives: To evaluate the prenatal consultation conducted by nurses from the viewpoint of the women and the knowledge of pregnant women about the importance of prenatal consultation. Method: Exploratory, descriptive qualitative approach, developed with 20 pregnant women attended at a Family Health Unit in the Municipality of Tabira-EP, in November 2010. Data were collected from a semistructured questionnaire and analyzed by analysis of Bardin. Results: Presented on the context, it was observed that the women interviewed know some of the reasons that make prenatal conduct important to be performed during pregnancy. It was also observed that the guidelines given by the nurse during the consultation are incipient, before the various issues that should be addressed during the prenatal period. Conclusion: The guaranteed attendance on the weaknesses that limit the development of attention to quality