Prenatal paternal in the perception of the couple

Objective: To describe the perception of the couple about the importance of performing the prenatal care of the partner and how its role is given during the prenatal, childbirth and postpartum period. Methods: This was a field study, of a descriptive type with a qualitative approach, a field research of exploratory character was carried out. This research was carried out in a health unit (UBS) located in the Guanabara neighborhood, Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil, from September to October 2018. With five pregnant couples accompanied in prenatal care. A socio-economic questionnaire and a semi-structured interview script were used. Data were analyzed by the content technique developed by Minayo. Results: From the content analysis of the collected material emerged six thematic axes: the profile of the couple nowadays; The perception of the couple in relation to pregnancy; The knowledge regarding the prenatal care of the partner and the pregnant woman; Main motivations to perform prenatal care together; The knowledge about the law of the companion; Partner's participation in childbirth.Final Considerations: This study is expected to encourage and stimulate couples and health professionals, especially nurses to perform prenatal care, which aggregates the needs of men and women because gestation is an exclusive and special moment of their lives.