At the dawn of this 21st century, with an undeniable scenario of great advances in science and technology, we present the reality with which the population of indigenous peoples resists, with urgent modifications and resilient effects to give meaning to the life that corresponds to accept, without succumbing to its uncertain destiny.
The original peoples of our America, as in Panama, with the scarce resources that the Ngäbe-Buglé and other indigenous peoples manage to obtain for their survival, make enormous efforts for their survival. So being poor, being indigenous and woman, in a rural area, represents a great challenge to challenge life and the universe.
Objective. Present results in relation to research conducted on the topic of indigenous women and their health during pregnancy and the puerperium.
Methodology. Review of scientific articles, research conducted in America, in relation to indigenous women and care during pregnancy and puerperium, in the main databases available in health sciences and nursing.
Results. Women have access to health services with the characteristics of double disadvantages: being a woman and being indigenous. The meaning that the woman assigns to her care during pregnancy and the puerperium is diverse and is influenced by the cultural component, with practices and beliefs.
Conclusions. The health of indigenous women should be considered as a priority in the provision of health services. The Sustainable Development Goal focuses on "Achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls."