MIDWIFERY CARE FOR WOMEN WITH LABOR PAIN USING THE ACUPRESSURE METHOD IN BPM JUMITA, SST, M.Kes BENGKULU CITY

Abstract

The discomfort and pain during labor and the puerperium is unique in that it differs from other pains in that it is
part of a normal process whereas, other pain follows a pathological condition. Pain response can be seen from
changes in attitude, anxiety, moaning, crying and even roaring. Acupressure therapy is believed to be able to
physically calm down, stimulate endorphins, which in turn can reduce the scale of labor and puerperal pain. The
purpose of this case study report is to provide Maternity Nursing Care for Mrs R, 31 years old G4P2A1, 40-41
weeks of gestation with pain using the acupressure method at BPM Jumita, SST, M.kes, Bengkulu city with
midwifery management according to Varney. In the preparation of this case study report using descriptive
methods, namely by disclosing facts in accordance with the data obtained. From the assessment, it was found
that the results of the mother gave birth at 40-41 weeks of gestation, giving acupressure therapy at the 1st stage
of the opening of 6 cm of pain before being given therapy on a scale of 5 after treatment, in the first treatment
when the opening was 6 cm, the pain that the mother felt was on the scale. 5, after treatment it becomes 3.Second
when the opening is 8 cm, the pain that the mother feels is on a scale of 8, after treatment becomes 6.The third is
during the 2 hour postpartum pain that the mother feels on a scale of 4 after treatment becomes 2. The
conclusion is that there is a decrease in pain scale after acupressure therapy is given. It is hoped that health
workers, especially midwives, are able to reduce AKI and AKB by reducing complications that occur in pregnant
women, and applying non-pharmacological therapies that do not endanger the mother in providing care.