Revista Estudos Feministas
Print version ISSN 0104-026XOn-line version ISSN 1806-9584
Abstract
RIESCO, Maria Luiza Gonzalez and TSUNECHIRO, Maria Alice. Formação profissional de obstetrizes e enfermeiras obstétricas: velhos problemas ou novas possibilidades?. Rev. Estud. Fem. [online]. 2002, vol.10, n.02, pp.449-459. ISSN 1806-9584.
This paper presents the historical transformation of midwifery and nurse-midwifery education in Brazil from the 19th century until recent experiencies of training nurse-midwives as a graduate course in obstetrical nursing. It discusses the education models of these professionals in other countries and presents a proposal for midwifery education integrated into nursing schools.
Keywords : Midwife; Nurse-Midwifery; Education.