The present analytical cross-sectional study had the aim to investigate the satisfaction of hospitalized post-partum
women with the specialized care provided by nurses at the obstetrics service of a health unit in Portugal. The sample
comprised 120 post-partum women who were selected as per the following inclusion criteria: being hospitalized due to
the delivery and for a period not shorter than three days. Data were collected between February and April 2013. The
collected data revealed that the women were very satisfied as for the care received in general (50%) and satisfied
with the care received toward bathing techniques (99%), breastfeeding (94%) and self-care (89%). The evidence of
the results allows to support the need for more efficacy from professionals in the care provided so that post-partum
women become more autonomous and satisfied with their care
