An assistance practice developed in the emergency department of a general hospital has been reported in the article. The general hospital is a philanthropic one, located in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul estate and this practice happened from 1999 to 2001 and wad implemented by means for nursing appointments for pregnant women. It was subsidied by references of gender. The importance of health professionals are broadering the approach for women after pregnancy was confirmed as a one of the determinat factors in life conditions and health of those assisted women, showing that the pre-birth examination is something that makes possible the empowerment and the promotion of women's autonomy and citizenship.
Nursing Consultation; Pregnant Women; Gender Identity; Women's health