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Pengunaan peralatan elektromedik merupakan faktor krusial dalam pemantauan kesehatan bayi dan anak terutama pada akurasi hasil yang di peroleh. Sesuai dari data yang didapat bahwa mitra telah memiliki sarana medis dasar yang memadai, namun diperlukan standarisasi manajemen pemeliharaan untuk menjaga fungsionalitas alat dalam jangka panjang. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memperkuat kapasitas teknis para pengasuh dalam pengoperasian dan perawatan peralatan medis secara mandiri. Metode yang digunakan meliputi pemetaan kondisi alat (inventarisasi), sosialisasi prosedur teknis, serta simulasi praktik pemeliharaan preventif. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman praktis pengasuh mengenai aspek teknis alat, seperti perawatan mandiri, perawatan sensor oximeter, dan manajemen penyimpanan perangkat elektronik. Sebagai bentuk keberlanjutan program, telah disusun "Buku Saku SOP Perawatan Peralatan Medis" yang berfungsi sebagai panduan operasional harian bagi staf pengasuh. Luaran dari pengabdian ini memberikan dampak positif bagi mitra berupa tersedianya panduan sistem perawatan yang lebih terorganisir. Simpulan dari kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa integrasi antara edukasi teknis dan penyediaan panduan tertulis mampu mengoptimalkan masa pakai alat medis serta menjamin validitas hasil pemeriksaan kesehatan anak. Sinergi ini diharapkan dapat menjadi model bagi lembaga sosial dalam mewujudkan layanan kesehatan mandiri yang berkualitas

Data from the 2020 LFSP (Long Form Population Census) recorded a maternal mortality ratio of 189 per 100,000 live births, while the infant mortality rate was recorded at 16.85 per 1,000 live births. The causes of maternal mortality were hemorrhage, preeclampsia/eclampsia, infection, prolonged labor, and miscarriage. Meanwhile, the majority of infant deaths were due to low birth weight, asphyxia, and infection at birth. Stunting remains a particular concern in Tegal City. Various measures have been taken, and the stunting rate has decreased to around 13.8% according to data from early 2025. This PKM is expected to increase public knowledge on caring for pregnant women, women in labor, postpartum women, and newborns, as well as preventing stunting in children, thereby reducing maternal and infant mortality rates. The methods used in this activity include health education and outreach with a promotive and preventive approach, targeting pregnant women and mothers with infants and toddlers. Community service was held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Boegenvil Health Center in Cabawan Village, Tegal City, with 53 participants. The results of this activity showed an increase in the level of knowledge of the participants, from 11 people with a good level of knowledge to 41 people after receiving counseling, with 3 participants still having a low level of knowledge.

Data from the 2020 LFSP (Long Form Population Census) recorded a maternal mortality ratio of 189 per 100,000 live births, while the infant mortality rate was recorded at 16.85 per 1,000 live births. The causes of maternal mortality were hemorrhage, preeclampsia/eclampsia, infection, prolonged labor, and miscarriage. Meanwhile, the majority of infant deaths were due to low birth weight, asphyxia, and infection at birth. Stunting remains a particular concern in Tegal City. Various measures have been taken, and the stunting rate has decreased to around 13.8% according to data from early 2025. This PKM is expected to increase public knowledge on caring for pregnant women, women in labor, postpartum women, and newborns, as well as preventing stunting in children, thereby reducing maternal and infant mortality rates. The methods used in this activity include health education and outreach with a promotive and preventive approach, targeting pregnant women and mothers with infants and toddlers. Community service was held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Boegenvil Health Center in Cabawan Village, Tegal City, with 53 participants. The results of this activity showed an increase in the level of knowledge of the participants, from 11 people with a good level of knowledge to 41 people after receiving counseling, with 3 participants still having a low level of knowledge.

Umbilical cord infection remains one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality among newborns, particularly in areas where knowledge and health practices are still limited. Padellegan Village is one of the regions where some mothers continue to practice traditional cord care methods, such as using herbal mixtures or non-sterile materials, which increases the risk of omphalitis. Initial situation analysis indicates that 40–60% of postpartum mothers are not yet familiar with the principles of clean and dry cord care (dry cord care), and access to accurate health information is still limited. Based on this condition, education on umbilical cord care is essential to improve mothers’ and health cadres’ understanding and skills in preventing neonatal infections. This community service activity focuses on providing evidence-based education regarding safe cord care techniques, infection risk factors, and danger signs that need to be recognized. Padellegan Village was selected due to the high need for maternal–neonatal health education and the low level of community knowledge related to cord care. This activity is expected to bring positive changes, such as improved maternal behavior in performing proper cord care, reduced use of unhygienic traditional methods, and strengthened roles of health cadres in monitoring neonatal health. Enhancing appropriate cord care practices can reduce the risk of infection in newborns, thereby contributing to improving the overall health status of the community in Padellegan Village.

Gross motor development in infancy is a crucial aspect of child growth that requires early and continuous stimulation. Limited maternal knowledge and skills in providing appropriate stimulation may hinder the achievement of infants’ gross motor milestones. This program aimed to empower mothers to stimulate infants’ gross motor development through tummy time and baby yoga at PMB Lina Contesa. A community empowerment approach with a one-group pretest–posttest design was applied. The participants were mothers with infants aged 3–12 months. The intervention included health education, demonstrations, hands-on practice, and mentoring in performing tummy time and baby yoga. Evaluation was conducted by assessing maternal knowledge and skills before and after the program. The results showed an increase in the mean knowledge score from 56.4 ± 8.7 to 85.2 ± 6.9 after the intervention. In addition, the proportion of mothers who were able to correctly perform gross motor stimulation techniques increased from 27.8% to 88.9%. These findings indicate that empowering mothers through education and training in tummy time and baby yoga is effective in improving maternal knowledge and skills and has the potential to support the optimization of infants’ gross motor development.

Infant massage is an early stimulation method that plays a role in increasing infant weight gain, sleep quality, and comfort. However, limited parental resources and access to healthcare facilities prevent massage services from being optimally implemented. This community service activity aims to improve infant health through homecare-based infant massage services that are easily accessible to families. The activity was conducted on June 22, 2025, in Bulukumba Regency, targeting five infants aged 2–5 months. The activity methods included: (1) initial weight measurement, (2) education on correct massage techniques, (3) massage using olive oil for 15–20 minutes, and (4) monitoring infant sleep patterns and comfort. Repeat measurements were conducted after the intervention. Results showed post-intervention weight gain in all infants, improved sleep patterns (infants fell asleep more easily and slept longer), and increased appetite. Mothers also demonstrated improved self-massage skills. In conclusion, homecare-based infant massage has been proven effective in improving infant comfort, sleep patterns, and weight gain. This program is worthy of continuation and expansion to support community midwifery services

This study aims to determine the influence of product, price, distribution channels, and promotion on customers’ purchasing decisions of Sweety baby diapers at PT Hansel Duta Niaga Pratama Batam. This research uses a quantitative approach. The population in this study consists of all customers who purchased Sweety baby diapers at PT Hansel Duta Niaga Pratama Batam. The sampling technique employed was purposive sampling, with a total of 105 respondents. The results indicate that, partially, the product and promotion variables have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions, while price and distribution channels do not significantly influence purchasing decisions. Simultaneously, the variables of product, price, distribution channels, and promotion have a positive and significant effect on the purchasing decisions of Sweety baby diapers at PT Hansel Duta Niaga Pratama Batam. These findings are expected to serve as a useful reference for the company in developing more effective marketing strategies, particularly by focusing on improving product quality and promotional efforts to encourage consumer purchasing decisions.

This study aims to strengthen the understanding of UNZAH Genggong students regarding the concept of the vital period and the development of awareness in infants. A qualitative approach was employed through interview and observation techniques to explore the process of improving this understanding. The findings indicate that structured learning and hands-on practice significantly enhance students’ knowledge of the vital period concept and the importance of awareness in supporting optimal infant development. Furthermore, the intervention emphasizes the need for integrating theory and practice in the learning process to improve students’ competencies in childcare and child development. The strategies implemented not only reinforce students’ conceptual understanding but also develop their practical skills, which are crucial in the context of early childhood education. The data show that educational strategies combining theory and practice can be sustained, providing a positive impact on the improvement of students’ competencies and the overall quality of early childhood education. Therefore, strengthening students’ understanding of the concepts of the vital period and infant awareness can make a significant contribution to better childcare quality and child development.

The SEBLAK program (Birth Certificate, Birth Registration, and Family Card) initiated by RS dr. Mohammad Zyn represents an innovation in digital-based civil registration services, aimed at improving efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency in public services related to population administration. This innovation integrates the processes of data collection, verification, and the issuance of administrative documents automatically through a digital system directly connected to the Department of Population and Civil Registration (Disdukcapil). Consequently, procedures for obtaining documents such as birth certificates and family cards can be carried out more quickly, easily, and without bureaucratic obstacles, while also providing more accurate and reliable data. The overall success of this program is supported by several key factors, including adequate technological infrastructure, continuous training for officers and the community, and effective socialization through various media and community forums. A qualitative approach was used to evaluate the implementation process and its impact on the community and hospital staff. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation, then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman (1994) model. The results indicate that the implementation of this digital system can significantly reduce the time and costs associated with document processing, improve data accuracy, and strengthen public trust in government services. Beyond operational aspects, the SEBLAK program also positively impacts increasing access to administrative services for communities in remote and hard-to-reach areas. This aligns with the goal of expanding digital services inclusively and reinforcing the role of hospitals as the initial point and center for civil registration services while enhancing community participation in fulfilling their administrative rights. However, challenges remain, including technical infrastructure limitations, a lack of sufficient training for human resources, and the need to improve data security capacity. Therefore, continuous capacity building for human resources and infrastructure development are crucial to ensure the sustainability and success of this program, which can serve as a model for innovative public services that other institutions in Indonesia can adopt.    

The golden period in the first two years of a child's life can be achieved optimally if supported by proper nutritional intake from birth. Breast milk (ASI) as the only nutrition for babies up to six months of age is considered to play a very important role in growth and development, so that recommendations from the government, even WHO policies on this matter have been established and published throughout the world. The purpose of this study was to increase public knowledge about stunting in mothers of babies aged 6-24 months. The Community Service Method was carried out by means of counseling and practicing making MP-ASI. The results of community service showed that the implementation of MP-ASI training had increased awareness of the importance of MP-ASI to prevent stunting and support optimal child growth. The conclusion of the PKM activity was that on average participants were able to understand the material and practice how to process MP-ASI properly.

This article explores recent developments in reproductive technology, particularly in vitro fertilization (IVF) and the use of surrogate wombs. It also examines the implications of both methods, particularly in legal, ethical, and religious terms. IVF and surrogate wombs offer solutions for couples facing infertility issues. However, both also carry significant challenges in social and moral dimensions. Using a descriptive approach, this article analyzes various perspectives on the practice, including the Islamic view that generally allows IVF with certain conditions but rejects the use of surrogate wombs. The findings of this study reveal that although reproductive technology offers new hope, it is important to adjust regulations to align with legal, medical, and religious values. Thus, the implementation of this technology can be carried out wisely and humanely.  

Asuhan masa nifas pada ibu bayi setelah melahirkan membutuhkan perawatan khusus yang ditentukan berdasarkan adanya komplikasi pada masa nifas, tingkat pendidikan ibu, maupun pekerjaan ibu nifas. Tanda bahaya masa nifas merupakan suatu tanda abnormal yang mengindikasikan adanya bahaya atau komplikasi yang dapat terjadi selama masa nifas, apabila tidak dilaporkan atau tidak terdeteksi bisa menyebabkan kematian ibu. Pemberin KIE tentang tanda bahaya masa nifas bertujuan memberikan edukasi kepada ibu nifas sehingga ibu nifas dapat segera memeriksakan diri ke fasilitas kesehatan jika mengalami salah satu tanda bahaya nifas tersebut.Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat di Desa Harjosari Kidul diikuti oleh 15 ibu nifas. Setelah diberikan KIE tentang tanda bahaya ibu nifas  didapatkan evaluasi bahwa ibu nifas sudah mengetahui dan memahami apa saja yang termasuk tanda bahaya ibu nifas beserta  tanda dan gejalanya dan bersedia untuk ke tenaga kesehatan jika mengalaminya.

Based on the record owned by the cadre, there are currently 97 babies and toddlers. However, the attendance rate of mothers and toddlers at the Mawar Indah Posyandu  (integrated health service post) averages only 35% each month. This low attendance rate attracted researchers to initiate a community counseling program with goals to increase awareness and participation among mothers of infants and toddlers in the area.  The approach to community empowerment adopted in this study is centered on a public health education campaign, highlighting the critical role of Posyandu in supporting the growth and development of infants and toddlers. The initiative included key steps starting with presenting the benefits of Posyandu for children's growth and developments, engaging participants in a discussion session, and providing door prizes as incentives. The result of the outreach program is attended by 28 mothers along with their children. However, at this level of attendance achieved an average at 28.8%, falling short of the defined success indicators and lower than the previous rate. This outcome was influenced by several factors as outlined in H.L. Bloom’s theory, including environmental factors, individual behavior, healthcare services, and genetic predispositions. The findings indicate that despite efforts to increase awareness and participation, the involvement of mothers with infants and toddlers in the area remains insufficient. Contributing factors include environmental, behavioral, and healthcare service factors. To achieve more optimal results, improvements in these aspects are essential to increase maternal participation in Posyandu programs.

Posyandu is expected to be able to detect any deviations in growth and development early and provide recommendations to immediately visit related health services. Stimulation recommendations are also given if the detection results show that there is dysfunction in growth and development, so that the dysfunction does not experience more severe disorders. Delays in growth and development in children that are detected early are very important and are part of the duties of posyandu cadres. There are several applications that can be accessed by the community at home, such as the "Nutritional Status Check", "Nutrition Calculator", and "PRIMAKU" applications, where these applications can be downloaded using a smartphone on the Google Playstore, these applications can be used to help parents monitor their children's growth and development while at home. 5 The Ministry of Health has launched the book Stimulation, Detection and Early Intervention of Growth and Development (SDIDTK) (Karima et al., 2021; N et al., 2019).

Malnutrition is a condition of lack of nutrition for a certain period of time so that the body will break down food reserves under the fat layer and organ layers. MPASI methods are divided into two, namely conventional MPASI, which is fed with a spoon, and the Baby Led Weaning (BLW) method, where the child eats with his own hands. The aim of this community service is that it is hoped that parents can increase their knowledge regarding Baby LED Weaning as an effort to improve the nutritional status of toddlers at the Pattingaloang Community Health Center. This research method uses an experimental design with a one group pretest-posttest approach. The study population was mothers who had toddlers aged at least 6-12 months. Sample collection used purposive sampling technique. results of intervention group research with a sample size of 20 children. The results of the study showed that the difference in the average knowledge score of the pretest and posttest groups was 16.5 with a p value = 0.0001 < α where it was concluded that there was an influence of LED Weaning education as an effort to improve the nutritional status of infants and toddlers at the Pattingaloang Community Health Center.

Providing education to the community about the importance of growth and development screening of infants, toddlers and APRAS is very useful for mothers and health cadres. Where mothers or cadres can detect early developmental deviations in children in their growing age. The purpose of this community service is to provide education about the importance of early detection of growth and development and screening to determine whether the growth and development of children is in accordance with age. The implementation of this education uses leaflets and teaching sheets and growth and development screening using KMS and KPSP which is one of the instruments to determine the normal or deviant growth and development of children. The number of counseling participants was 29 people (20 parents and 9 cadres) while the number of screening participants was 20 people. After being given education to mothers and cadres, it is very helpful for mothers and cadres to increase their knowledge and get the results of screening 20 normal children according to age.

Pada ibu nifas dan menyusui perlu melakukan perawatan payudara untuk memelihara kesehatan pada payudaranya dan dapat meningkatkan serta melancarkan produksi ASI. Perawatan payudara ini mulai dilakukan pada hari pertama atau kedua sesudah persalinan. Perawatan payudara bermanfaat melancarkan efek pengeluaran ASI dan cara ini juga dapat mengefektifkan peningkatan volume ASI. Selain itu, payudara juga dapat mengalami bendungan ASI akibat tersumbatnya pengeluaran ASI dan hal ini dapat dicegah dengan perawatan payudara. Banyak ibu nifas dan menyusui mengeluhkan setelah meahirkan ASI keluar tidak lancar atau bayi tidak mau menyusu.. Pengabdian masyarakat dilakukan pada tanggal 15 Mei 2023 di Desa Bengle KecamatanTalang Kabupaten Tegal dengan diikuti  sebanyak 13 ibu nifas. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah pendidikan kesehatan dengan melakukan demontrasi menggunakan phantom. Hasil dari pengabdian adalah ibu nifas dan menyusui sudah memahami dan mengetahui tentang perawatan payudara pada masa nifas guna meningkatkan produksi ASI.   Kata Kunci :Perawatan payudara, Ibu Nifas,Ibu Menyusui, ASI

Anemia adalah suatu kondisi medis dimana jumlah sel darah merah (hemoglobin) kurang dari normal. Anemia pada ibu hamil dapat meningkatkan risiko kelahiran prematur, kematian ibu dan anak, serta penyakit infeksi. Anemia defisiensi besi pada ibu dapat mempengaruhi pertumbuhan dan perkembangan janin/bayi saat kehamilan maupun setelahnya. Untuk mencegah anemia setiap ibu hamil diharapkan mendapatkan TTD minimal 90 Tablet selama kehamilan Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang anemia dan kebutuhan zat besi pada ibu hamil. Pengabdian masyarakat dilakukan pada tanggal 6 Maret 2023 di Desa Bengle Kecamatan Talang Kabupaten Tegal dengan diikuti  sebanyak 30 ibu hamil. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah penyuluhan dan pendidikan kesehatan. Hasil dari pengabdian adalah ibu hamil mengetahui tentang anemia dan bagaimana mencegah terjadinya anemia selama masa kehamilan

Nutritional intake is very important for optimal growth and health in the future. Factors that directly affect children's nutritional health problems, namely children not getting enough balanced nutritious food. Nutritional problems in toddlers can be avoided if the mother has sufficient knowledge about how to feed and manage toddler food properly, one of which is by getting health education. The purpose of this community service is to increase the understanding of PKK Jimus Village mothers to be able to apply balanced nutrition on serving plates for toddlers. The community service method is carried out by counseling, discussion, and mentoring. As for the results of the service, it was found that counseling and mentoring accompanied by discussions with PKK Jimus Village mothers had a positive impact on the understanding and application of balanced nutrition on serving plates for toddlers.

Salah satu untuk menurunkan angka stunting yaitu penerapan DASHAT (Dapur Sehat) dengan memberikan makanan sehat dan bergizi, sosialisasi kepada ibu hamil, ibu menyusui, calon pengantin dan keluarga yang memiliki anak usia dibawah dua tahun (baduta). Tujuan program dapur sehat ini untuk memberikan kesadaran terhadap masyarakat untuk mengurangi serta mencegah bayi stunting dimana dapur sehat mencakup edukasi zat gizi yang diperlukan bayi dan konsumsi ibu hamil dan menyusui serta calon pengantin di Kelurahan Melayu Kota Piring. Kegiatan ini dilakukan dengan metode sosialisasi kepada kader posyandu, didampingi oleh kepala puskesmas dimana kegiatan tersebut berlangsung selama 40 hari, terhitung sejak tanggal 9 Oktober 2022 hingga 18 November 2022. Hasil dari kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa telah terjadi peningkatan gizi untuk baduta stunting memang dipengaruhi dari pola asupan yang diberikan.