Arquitetura para o nascer: anteprojeto arquitetônico para um centro de parto normal humanizado Peri-hospitalar no município de Natal-RN

Abstract

This Final Graduation Project aims to develop the preliminary design of a Humanized Peri-Hospital Normal Birth Center in the city of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte. The proposal responds to the lack of public facilities dedicated to low-risk obstetric care and to the need for practices aligned with childbirth humanization guidelines. The study presents a historical overview of childbirth assistance in Brazil, marked by the medicalization of birth and high cesarean rates, contrasting with recommendations from the World Health Organization and national policies that encourage normal birth and female protagonism. The research adopts an exploratory and qualitative approach, based on literature review, legislation, technical guidelines, statistical data, and official documents from the Ministry of Health and ANVISA, with emphasis on RDC No. 50/2002, RDC No. 920/2024, and the Rede Cegonha program. The analysis of urban, legal, environmental, and topographic aspects of the site guided the development of the design proposal, structured around the idea of architecture as an extension of care. The architectural concept prioritizes welcoming spaces, privacy, and autonomy in the PPP room, organizing efficient flows and incorporating strategies related to ambience, biophilia, and environmental comfort. The program of requirements follows current regulations and includes, in addition to essential care areas, a gallery of maternal and child services that strengthens the building’s connection with the community. The project contributes to the improvement of humanized childbirth care in Natal-RN by offering a safe, functional, and sensitive environment that meets the needs of women and newborns.