Functioning and support networks during postpartum

Abstract Objectives: to investigate how social support for the nuclear family, extended family and extra-family influences functioning indexes of mothers State São Paulo. Methods: data collection took place via an online form, posted in maternity groups on networks. A structured questionnaire was used identify profile puerperal woman her network, as well WHODAS 2.0 assess functioning. Results: husband/partner (p=0.012), other members (p=0.001), friends/neighbors (p=0.003) were translated into better woman, while virtual (p=0.043) related worse rates domains contemplated by 2.0. Regarding health professionals, result not significant (p=0.721), indicating a low frequency this type (12%). Conclusions: presence acted positively women puerperium.