Trata-se de relato de experiência da construção e desenvolvimento de um grupo de apoio ao aleitamento materno que atua em uma Clínica da Atenção Primária à Saúde no município de São Gonçalo, RJ. O grupo atua com palestras, rodas de conversas, orientações e aconselhamentos sobre as questões da lactação. Constatou-se que o grupo é uma estratégia importante de educação em saúde, essencial para garantir a assistência integral e de qualidade para a gestante, bebê e família. Configura-se como uma excelente estratégia para acolher as gestantes e suas famílias e criar vínculos entre usuários e profissionais. Conclui-se que é importante assegurar a qualidade na assistência prestada à gestante, sendo fundamental desenvolver espaços de troca de experiências, de conhecimentos e de exercício da assistência interdisciplinar.DOI: 10.12957/demetra.2019.43743

Objectives: to evaluate the association between intimate partner physical violence (IPPV) and inadequate gestational weight gain (GWG). Methods: cross-sectional study composed of 554 women who attended four Basic Health Units in the city of Rio de Janeiro between 2005 and 2009. The GWG was calculated through the difference between the final weight of pregnancy and pre-gestational weight. For the measurement of IPPV, the Portuguese version of the Conflict Tactics Scales (CTS-1) was used. Data analysis was based on multinomial logistic regression models, estimating odds ratios and respective 95% confidence intervals for associations between the variables of interest. Results: the prevalence of minor and severe IPPV was 31.6% and 16.3%, respectively. Almost two-thirds of the women had insufficient or excessive GWG. After adjusting the model, it was observed that the presence of IPPV increased by 1.66 (CI95%=1.05-2.64) times the chances of insufficient GWG, compared to couples who did not experience this type of violence. Concerning the excessive GWG, the associations with IPPV were not statistically significant. Conclusion: women who experience IPPV in their relationships are more likely to have insufficient GWG during pregnancy. From this perspective, prenatal care becomes an essential service for screening domestic violence and its possible repercussions.