Use of music therapy in the pregnancy-puerperal cycle by brazilian nursing professionals: a review of the literature

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Introduction: Strengthening the bond between mother and baby is extremely important for healthy development. Music therapy has been applied as a therapeutic alternative in obstetric nursing. Objective: To analyze, in the light of national literature, nursing practices with music therapy in the pregnancy-puerperal cycle Methodology: This is a literature review, carried out between August and October 2023, using the Virtual Health Library (VHL) for the bases LILACS and BDEnf, in addition to Google Scholar. Of the 600 articles initially identified, four met the inclusion criteria. Results: The studies analyzed, published between 2018 and 2022, showed that the use of music therapy during the pregnancy-puerperal cycle is beneficial for the woman and the baby. The highlighted benefits of music therapy include reducing anxiety, improving vital parameters, promoting a respectful and humanized birth, as well as positive impacts on the maternal-fetal relationship and neonatal behavior. Conclusion: Music therapy is a promising approach in obstetric nursing, offering a non-invasive, low-cost intervention with the potential to improve care during the pregnancy-puerperal period. The method contributes not only to the physical and emotional well-being of the pregnant woman, but also to the healthy development of the fetus and the promotion of a more humanized birth experience.