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Low birth weight (LBW) is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a birth weight of less than 2,500 grams. LBW continues to be a significant public health issue globally and is associated with a range of short-term and long-term consequences. Overall, it is estimated that 15% to 20% of all births worldwide are low birth weight, representing more than 20 million births per year (WHO, 2014). The research aims to identify factors influencing the occurrence of LBW. This study adopts a simple observational design with a cross-sectional approach, a method that seeks to find factors related to independent variables (age, education, occupation, parity, pregnancy interval, gestational age) with the dependent variable of Low Birth Weight (LBW). The research findings at RSKD Mother and Child Pertiwi Makassar from 2022, reveal that, through the Chi-Square test, there are five variables that have no relationship with the occurrence of Low Birth Weight (LBW), namely age, education, occupation, parity, and pregnancy interval. There is only one variable, gestational age, that is associated with LBW. The study also highlights the characteristics of mothers delivering LBW babies at RSKD Mother and Child Pertiwi Makassar. Most of them are under the age of 20, accounting for 26 individuals (63.6%). The majority have basic education, with 26 individuals (50.0%), and the most common occupation is unemployed mothers, comprising 46 individuals (48.4%). Multiparous mothers are the highest in number, with 41 individuals (47.7%), and the majority have a pregnancy interval of less than 3 years, amounting to 28 individuals (54.8%). The gestational age is predominantly less than 37 weeks, with 31 individuals (100.0%). The study suggests the importance of recommending regular prenatal check-ups, a minimum of six times during pregnancy, for all normal or at-risk pregnant mothers.

The process of pregnancy and childbirth is a natural process that occurs in a mother. Perineal Rupture is tearing or tearing of tissue by force. This study aims to determine the relationship between birth weight and the incidence of perineal rupture in Primipara at Independent Practice Midwife Lidya in Delitua in 2022. This type of research is an analytical survey with a cross sectional method approach. The number of samples used was 22 people. The data analysis technique uses the Chi Square test. the results obtained from 22 respondents, obtained a value of p = 0.001 (P> 0.05) this means that there is a relationship between birth weight and the incidence of perineal rupture in Primipara.

Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) or Kangaroo Method Care (FMC) is a treatment for premature and low birth weight (LBW) infants with direct skin-to-skin contact, where the mother uses her body temperature to warm the baby. This method of care has also been shown to facilitate breastfeeding, increasing the length and duration of breastfeeding. The goal after the activity is that mothers who have babies and toddlers are exposed to material about Kangaroo Mother Care. IEC community service activities have been carried out in the form of counselling, providing information and education about the benefits of KMC and how to do KMC. This activity is expected not to end in community service activities, but with the leaflet media it can be used as a policy for related villages to develop in the form of applications as a course method for cadres in the health sector so that child health in the area can utilise the application in the implementation of courses for cadres, especially in the health sector.

Background: The low level of breastfeeding in the first hour after birth and exclusive breastfeeding resulted in stunted growth of the baby, especially the weight and length of the baby. The government's first step in an effort to improve the health status of infants is to implement early initiation of breastfeeding (IMD). The results of a preliminary study on 4 infants who experienced an increase in body weight of 150-250 grams were previously carried out by IMD. Objective: Knowing the effectiveness of the IMD implementation on infant weight gain at the Kolelet Health Center Lebak Banten in 2022. Methodology: This research is quasi-experimental research with one-group pretest-posttest design method. The sample in this study were babies born at the Kolelet Health Center Lebak Banten in June 2022 as many as 30 respondents with a total sampling technique. The data were analyzed using the Paired sample t-test before the normality test was carried out. Results: The results of the univariate analysis showed that the baby's weight before the IMD was done on average = 2,965.00 grams and after the IMD was done the average = 3,333.67 grams so that an average difference was found of 368.67 grams. The results of the bivariate analysis showed that there was an effectiveness of the IMD implementation on the baby's weight gain with p = 0.000. Conclusions and Suggestions: The implementation of IMD is effective in increasing the baby's weight. Maternity mothers and their families are expected to increase their knowledge about the importance of IMD in order to increase their awareness in carrying out IMD to their babies and make mothers motivated to continue giving their breast milk without additional food so that the growth and development of babies can grow optimally and mothers avoid postpartum hemorrhage.

Pregnancy is defined as fertilization or union of spermatozoa and ovum and followed by nidation or implantation. If calculated from the fertility phase until the birth of the baby, a normal pregnancy will take place within 40 weeks or 10 lunar months or 9 months according to the international calendar. Pregnancy lasts in three trimesters, the first trimester lasts 13 weeks, the second trimester 14 weeks (weeks 14 to 27), and the third trimester 13 weeks (weeks 28 to 40)). Pregnancy is a normal process that produces a series of physiological and psychological changes in pregnant women Lower back pain during pregnancy occurs due to changes in pregnancy hormones which increase relaxant hormones (hormones that make muscles relax and become weak), this affects the flexibility of the ligament tissue which ultimately increases joint mobility in the pelvis and will have an impact on spinal and pelvic instability and cause pain. on the back. Other predisposing factors that cause back pain are related to weight gain, changes in body posture due to uterine enlargement, previous back pain and repetitive stretching. Apart from that, back pain is also felt due to incorrect body posture when sitting, standing, lying down and even when doing household activities

Background: Babies with low birth weight have a high risk of death and disability during their growth period. Nurses need to take a role in reducing the risks that may occur in babies with low birth weight. The baby's weight gain is one of the absolute requirements to pursue the appropriate growth stage. Kangaroo Mother Care method is one of the most commonly used intervention options today. However, the difference in the duration of Kangaroo Mother Care implementation is still a matter of debate for many parties. This study aims to analyze the difference in the effectiveness of Kangaroo Mother Care duration of 1 hour and 2 hours on increasing the weight of babies with low birth weight. Methods: This research is a quasi-experimental research using a pre-posttest design approach with control group design. Respondents in this study were babies with birth weight 1500-2500 grams in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in September-November 2020, totaling 30 respondents. Sample selection was done by purposive sampling. Results: This study showed a significant difference in weight gain in low birth weight infants after performing Kangaroo Mother Care with a duration of two hours compared to a duration of one hour. Conclusion: The Kangaroo Mother Care program with a duration of two hours is recommended to be applied to premature babies or low birth weight babies to optimize baby growth and development care.

Background: The maternal mortality rate (MMR) in Indonesia is still quite high,based on the results of SUPAS in 2015, the MMR was 305/ 100,000 live births.Efforts to decrease of MMR can be done by ensuring that every mother can access quality health services for pregnant women because every pregnancy has the risk of complications. Integrated antenatal services are carried out including health counseling, antenatal care, case management and follow-up, preparation for delivery and planning for referrals in case of pregnancy. In the initial researchconducted in Hutaginjang Village, Muara, there were still pregnant women who did not have their pregnancy checked according to the minimum pregnancy standards. Purpose: Screening and pregnancy risk factors is indispensable for early pregnancy and the potential for emergency pregnancy. Methods: Activities carried out by integrated and free pregnancy examinations for pregnant women include measuring weight / height and arm  ircumference, vital signs, physical examination, Hb examination, urine protein and glucose, provision of IEC about nutritional fulfillment, overcoming complaints of pregnant women in trimester IIII,preparation for delivery and administration of iron supplements as well as preparation for referrals for mothers who experience complications in their pregnancy. Results: The activity was carried out without any obstacles, with 18 mothers having their pregnancies checked. The results of the examination found several risk factors for pregnancy, namely age under 20 years and above 35 years of parity, history of delivery by sectio, height below 145 cm, anemia,preeclampsia, breech location, hyperemesia gravidarum, gestational diabetes and gemelli pregnancy. Each mother received communication, information and education related to  maintaining and improving health during pregnancy and  giving iron tablets. Conclusion:Screening and control of pregnancy risk factors is needed to detect early whether the pregnancy is at risk and has the potential for emergency pregnancy, so that the mother can pass her pregnancy well and give birth to a healthy baby.   

Background: One of the causes of high maternal and infant mortality rates (IMR) is anemia of pregnancy and chronic energy deficiency (KEK). Anemia and KEK in pregnant women can increase the risk of low birth weight babies (LBW), premature birth, maternal and infant mortality and stunting (short children).To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to carry out screening and Fe supplementation as a preventive measure to prevent anemia in pregnancy. Activity This community service aims to screen for anemia and KEK  pregnant women and women of childbearing age (WUS) as well as the provision of Fe supplementation for prevent iron deficiency anemia. Method: The method used is involving community as a form of empowerment such as measuring LiLA and levels of hemoglobin (Hb), BMI, and distribution of Fe supplementation. Besides that, it is also done education about anemia in pregnancy. The population in this activity is women aged fertile 15-40 years, a total of 42 people in Sambirobyong Hamlet, Pangkur Village,Ngawi Regency. Results: The results show that from 42 women of childbearing age in the hamlet Sambirobyong were screened, there were 3 people (7%) women of childbearing age temporary anemia 1 person (2%) with anemia status plus KEK. From 4 WUS people for age <20 years as many as 2 people (50%) with 1 person condition pregnant with anemia and 1 non-pregnant with anemia. While 2 people(50%) aged >35 years with 1 pregnant condition with anemia + KEK and 1 non-pregnant people with anemia. There is 1 person (2%) experiencing the risk of SEZ. Conclusion: Screening results show that anemia and KEK are more common WUS group aged <20 years and >35 years. It is necessary to carry out periodic evaluations every months and giving Fe supplementation to WUS who are still anemic and the risk of KEK and education on the importance of quality nutrition to prevent these complications.