The Effect of Giving Aromatherapy to First-Trimester Pregnant Women to Reduce Emesis Gravidarum at the Pagatan Community Health Center

Helmiyanti Helmiyanti ; Retno Dewi Prisusanti
DIAGNOSA: Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan dan Keperawatan 📅 2025 Vol 3, No 1 🔗 DOI: 10.59581/diagnosa-widyakarya.v3i1.6117
Abstract
Emesis gravidarum, or nausea and vomiting during early pregnancy, is common and affects the health and comfort of first-trimester pregnant women. Persistent symptoms can cause dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, reduced nutrient intake, and psychological distress, potentially impacting maternal and fetal health. Although pharmacological treatments exist, many pregnant women prefer non-pharmacological methods due to concerns about fetal safety. Aromatherapy, using essential oils such as lemon, peppermint, and lavender, has been explored as a complementary therapy to reduce nausea and vomiting through olfactory stimulation and autonomic nervous system modulation. This study aimed to assess the effect of aromatherapy on reducing emesis gravidarum in first-trimester pregnant women at Puskesmas Pagatan. A quasi-experimental design with pretest-posttest control group was employed, involving 40 participants divided into an intervention group (n=20) and a control group (n=20). The intervention group received lemon essential oil inhalation twice daily for seven days, while the control group continued standard antenatal care. Results showed significant reductions in nausea severity and vomiting frequency in the intervention group (p < 0.001). In contrast, the control group showed minimal, non-significant changes. These findings suggest that aromatherapy is an effective, safe, and culturally acceptable non-pharmacological approach for managing emesis gravidarum, enhancing maternal comfort and well-being during early pregnancy.
Keywords
Aromatherapy; Emesis Gravidarum; First Trimester; Maternal Health; Pregnancy
How to Cite

Helmiyanti Helmiyanti & Retno Dewi Prisusanti (2025). The Effect of Giving Aromatherapy to First-Trimester Pregnant Women to Reduce Emesis Gravidarum at the Pagatan Community Health Center. DIAGNOSA: Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan dan Keperawatan, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.59581/diagnosa-widyakarya.v3i1.6117

Helmiyanti Helmiyanti; Retno Dewi Prisusanti, "The Effect of Giving Aromatherapy to First-Trimester Pregnant Women to Reduce Emesis Gravidarum at the Pagatan Community Health Center," DIAGNOSA: Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan dan Keperawatan, vol. 3, no. 1, 2025.

Helmiyanti Helmiyanti; Retno Dewi Prisusanti. "The Effect of Giving Aromatherapy to First-Trimester Pregnant Women to Reduce Emesis Gravidarum at the Pagatan Community Health Center." DIAGNOSA: Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan dan Keperawatan, vol. 3, no. 1, 2025.

Helmiyanti Helmiyanti; Retno Dewi Prisusanti. "The Effect of Giving Aromatherapy to First-Trimester Pregnant Women to Reduce Emesis Gravidarum at the Pagatan Community Health Center." DIAGNOSA: Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan dan Keperawatan 3, no. 1 (2025).

Helmiyanti Helmiyanti & Retno Dewi Prisusanti (2025) 'The Effect of Giving Aromatherapy to First-Trimester Pregnant Women to Reduce Emesis Gravidarum at the Pagatan Community Health Center', DIAGNOSA: Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan dan Keperawatan, 3(1). doi: 10.59581/diagnosa-widyakarya.v3i1.6117.

Helmiyanti Helmiyanti; Retno Dewi Prisusanti. The Effect of Giving Aromatherapy to First-Trimester Pregnant Women to Reduce Emesis Gravidarum at the Pagatan Community Health Center. DIAGNOSA: Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan dan Keperawatan. 2025;3(1).

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