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Anxiety during pregnancy is one of the most common psychological problems experienced by pregnant women, particularly during the third trimester when they face childbirth preparation as well as various physical and emotional changes. If not properly managed, anxiety may adversely affect both maternal and fetal health. This study aimed to describe the level of anxiety among third-trimester pregnant women at Mlati II Public Health Center in 2026. This research employed a descriptive quantitative design with a cross-sectional approach. The study involved 40 third-trimester pregnant women selected using a total sampling technique. Data were collected using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) questionnaire and analyzed through univariate analysis in the form of frequency and percentage distributions. The results showed that most respondents were of healthy reproductive age (20–35 years) (92.5%), primigravida (67.5%), had a secondary level of education (70%), and were unemployed (70%). The respondents' anxiety levels were categorized as no anxiety (47.5%), mild anxiety (47.5%), and moderate anxiety (5%), while no cases of severe anxiety or panic were identified. The most dominant anxiety indicators were anxious feelings, tension, respiratory symptoms, and sleep disturbances. These findings indicate that some third-trimester pregnant women still experience anxiety, highlighting the need for early detection, health education, and psychological support through antenatal care services to promote maternal mental well-being during pregnancy.

Background: Breastfeeding is a valuable experience for both mother and infant, enhancing cognitive development, immunity, and emotional bonding. However, exclusive breastfeeding coverage remains suboptimal, partly due to inadequate breastfeeding technique skills among mothers. Objective: This study aims to analyze the differences in breastfeeding technique skills among pregnant women before and after a video-based educational intervention at the Gema Santi Nusa Penida Regional General Hospital, Klungkung Regency. Methods: This study utilized a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. The population consisted of 160 pregnant women visiting the Gema Santi Nusa Penida Regional General Hospital from March to April 2025. A sample of 32 pregnant women was determined using a comparative analysis sample size formula and selected via purposive sampling. Primary data were collected through observation using a validated and reliable breastfeeding technique skill checklist (calculated $r = 0.411 - 0.758 > 0.349$; Cronbach's alpha $= 0.757 > 0.6$). Results: The Shapiro-Wilk test indicated that the data were normally distributed, with values of 0.325 (pre-test) and 0.127 (post-test) $> 0.05$. The mean score for breastfeeding technique skills was 42.28 before the intervention and increased to 70.46 afterwards. The paired t-test demonstrated a significant difference in breastfeeding technique skills before and after the educational intervention ($p = 0.000 < 0.05$). Conclusion: Video media is highly effective in improving breastfeeding technique skills. Future initiatives should focus on developing more comprehensive video content to further enhance educational efficacy.

Anemia during pregnancy remains a common health problem and may lead to adverse outcomes for both mother and fetus. Hemoglobin and erythrocyte indices examination are important to identify anemia and describe erythrocyte morphology in pregnant women. This study aimed to describe hemoglobin levels and erythrocyte indices among anemic pregnant women at Sentosa Maternity Hospital. This research used a descriptive design with secondary data obtained from hematological examination results of pregnant women who underwent laboratory testing at Sentosa Maternity Hospital from January to December 2023. Data were analyzed descriptively and presented in frequency distribution tables. The results showed that out of 58 pregnant women undergoing hematological examination, 28 women (48%) were anemic with a mean hemoglobin level of 10.2 g/dL, while 30 women (52%) had normal hemoglobin levels with a mean of 12.8 g/dL. Based on erythrocyte indices, most anemic pregnant women had microcytic hypochromic anemia, accounting for 19 women (67%) with mean MCV of 72.3 fL, MCH of 29.8 pg, and MCHC of 33.9 g/dL, whereas 9 women (33%) had normocytic normochromic anemia with mean MCV of 83.4 fL, MCH of 29.6 pg, and MCHC of 33.4 g/dL. It can be concluded that nearly half of the examined pregnant women experienced anemia, with microcytic hypochromic anemia being the most dominant type.

Anemia masih menjadi masalah kesehatan yang banyak terjadi pada remaja putri dan wanita usia subur. Rendahnya pengetahuan mengenai pentingnya konsumsi tablet tambah darah dan vitamin B kompleks dapat meningkatkan risiko terjadinya anemia yang berdampak pada kesehatan dan produktivitas. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai pentingnya konsumsi tablet tambah darah dan vitamin B kompleks sebagai upaya pencegahan anemia. Metode yang digunakan adalah penyuluhan kesehatan melalui media leaflet yang dilaksanakan pada masyarakat Gintungan RT 06/RW 02, Desa Gogik, Ungaran Barat. Kegiatan diikuti oleh 37 peserta yang terdiri atas remaja putri, wanita usia subur, ibu hamil, ibu menyusui, dan masyarakat umum. Materi yang diberikan meliputi pengertian anemia, faktor risiko, manfaat tablet tambah darah dan vitamin B kompleks, aturan konsumsi, efek samping, faktor yang memengaruhi penyerapan zat besi, serta pola makan bergizi untuk mencegah anemia. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan peserta sebesar 35,1% setelah penyuluhan. Peserta juga menunjukkan pemahaman yang lebih baik mengenai manfaat suplemen, cara konsumsi yang benar, dan upaya pencegahan anemia. Penyuluhan menggunakan media leaflet efektif sebagai sarana edukasi dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai pencegahan anemia.

Background: Cesarean section (CS) is a mode of delivery frequently used in women with high-risk pregnancies. Over the past two decades, the rate of CS has increased significantly worldwide. Although CS can be a life-saving intervention when performed based on appropriate medical indications, it may also result in adverse outcomes for both mothers and infants and increase the clinical and economic burden on healthcare systems. Limiting CS rates can be achieved through the control of modifiable risk factors. Purpose: This study aimed to describe the factors contributing to the occurrence of cesarean section. Method: This study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design and was conducted at Singasana Regional General Hospital, Tabanan Regency, from February to May 2025. The study sample consisted of 259 women who underwent cesarean delivery during the period 2020–2024. Data were collected through a review of medical records using a checklist instrument. Univariate analysis was performed to describe maternal characteristics and indications for cesarean section. Result: Most cesarean deliveries occurred in women aged 20–35 years (77.99%) and in multiparous women (48.65%). The most dominant maternal factor was a previous cesarean section (37.6%), while the most common fetal factor was fetal distress (42.7%). Conclusion: Maternal age of 20–35 years, multiparity, a history of previous cesarean section, and fetal distress were the dominant factors associated with cesarean delivery. These findings highlight the importance of early antenatal risk screening and optimal labor management to reduce unnecessary cesarean sections and improve maternal and neonatal safety.

Anemia pada ibu hamil merupakan salah satu masalah kesehatan yang masih memiliki prevalensi tinggi di Indonesia dan berkontribusi terhadap meningkatnya risiko komplikasi pada ibu maupun janin. Penanganan anemia memerlukan asuhan kebidanan yang komprehensif melalui pendekatan keluarga dan komunitas untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, kepatuhan konsumsi tablet tambah darah, serta perbaikan pola makan ibu hamil.  Memberikan asuhan kebidanan komunitas pada keluarga Tn. S dengan kasus anemia ringan pada ibu hamil di Dusun Pegading Luar, Desa Batunyala, Kecamatan Praya Tengah melalui penerapan manajemen kebidanan sehingga masalah kesehatan dapat diidentifikasi, ditangani, dan dievaluasi secara komprehensif. Laporan ini menggunakan metode studi kasus dengan pendekatan asuhan kebidanan komunitas. Proses asuhan meliputi pengkajian data subjektif dan objektif, identifikasi masalah, penetapan diagnosis, penyusunan rencana asuhan, pelaksanaan intervensi berupa edukasi gizi, anjuran konsumsi tablet tambah darah, pemantauan kondisi ibu, serta evaluasi hasil asuhan. Asuhan kebidanan komunitas menunjukkan bahwa ibu hamil dengan anemia ringan memerlukan edukasi berkelanjutan mengenai pemenuhan nutrisi kaya zat besi, kepatuhan mengonsumsi tablet Fe, serta dukungan keluarga dalam penerapan perilaku hidup sehat. Pendekatan berbasis keluarga dan komunitas membantu meningkatkan pemahaman ibu dan keluarga mengenai pencegahan komplikasi anemia selama kehamilan serta mendukung keberhasilan asuhan kebidanan. Penerapan asuhan kebidanan komunitas pada keluarga Tn. S dengan anemia ringan pada ibu hamil dapat dilaksanakan secara sistematis melalui manajemen kebidanan. Pendekatan promotif, preventif, edukatif, dan kolaboratif berperan penting dalam meningkatkan kesehatan ibu hamil, mencegah komplikasi kehamilan, serta mewujudkan keluarga yang lebih mandiri dalam menjaga kesehatan

Latar Belakang: Kekurangan Energi KRONIS (KEK) pada ibu hamil masih menjadi masalah gizi yang berdampak terhadap kesehatan ibu dan janin. KEK meningkatkan risiko terjadinya komplikasi kehamilan, persalinan, serta bayi berat lahir rendah. Data di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Bojonggambir menunjukkan masih tingginya jumlah ibu hamil dengan KEK. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian KEK pada ibu hamil di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Bojonggambir Kabupaten Tasikmalaya. Metode Penelitian: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi adalah seluruh ibu hamil yang tercatat di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Bojonggambir, dengan sampel sebanyak 82 responden yang diambil menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Variabel independen meliputi usia, pendidikan, pengetahuan, paritas, dan pola konsumsi, sedangkan variabel dependen adalah kejadian KEK yang diukur menggunakan Lingkar Lengan Atas (LILA). Analisis data dilakukan secara univariat, bivariat, dan multivariat. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat hubungan antara usia, pendidikan, pengetahuan, paritas, dan pola konsumsi dengan kejadian KEK pada ibu hamil. Faktor yang paling dominan berhubungan dengan KEK adalah pola konsumsi. Ibu hamil dengan pola konsumsi yang kurang baik memiliki risiko lebih tinggi mengalami KEK dibandingkan dengan ibu yang memiliki pola konsumsi baik. Simpulan: Penelitian ini adalah kejadian KEK pada ibu hamil dipengaruhi oleh faktor usia, pendidikan, pengetahuan, paritas, dan pola konsumsi, dengan pola konsumsi sebagai faktor dominan. Diperlukan upaya promotif dan preventif melalui edukasi gizi dan pemantauan status gizi secara rutin untuk menurunkan kejadian KEK.

Nyeri punggung bawah merupakan keluhan umum pada ibu hamil, terutama trimester III, akibat perubahan fisiologis, peningkatan beban janin, dan relaksasi ligamen panggul. Intervensi non-farmakologis, seperti herbal kompres ball, dianggap efektif dan aman untuk menurunkan nyeri. Tujuan: Mengetahui pengaruh herbal compres ball terhadap penurunan nyeri punggung bawah pada ibu hamil trimester III. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis Quasi Experimental Design, rancangan one group pretest-posttest. Sampel sebanyak 35 ibu hamil trimester III di Semarang Barat dipilih dengan purposive sampling. Data nyeri dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner skala nyeri sebelum dan sesudah intervensi. Analisis data menggunakan uji Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test untuk mengetahui perbedaan signifikan nyeri pretest dan posttest. Sebelum intervensi, mayoritas responden mengalami nyeri sedang sebanyak 29 orang (82,9%), sedangkan setelah intervensi, mayoritas mengalami nyeri ringan sebanyak 29 orang (82,9%) dan sebagian kecil tidak merasakan nyeri 2 orang (5,7%). Uji Wilcoxon menunjukkan Z = -5,014; p = 0,000, menandakan adanya penurunan nyeri yang signifikan setelah intervensi herbal compres ball. Herbal kompres ball efektif menurunkan nyeri punggung bawah pada ibu hamil trimester III. Intervensi ini dapat menjadi metode non-farmakologis yang aman, praktis, dan efektif.

Angka kematian neonatus masih tergolong tinggi dan menjadi masalah kesehatan baik secara global maupun nasional. Asfiksia neonatorum adalah salah satu penyebabnya tingginya angka kematian bayi baru lahir di Indonesia (27,0%). Di Kabupaten Lombok Barat, asfiksia neonatorum menjadi penyebab tertinggi kedua kasus kematian neonatal di Kabupaten Lombok Barat selama tahun 2020. Untuk mengetahui hubungan antara preeklamsia dengan kejadian asfiksia neonatorum di RSUD Awet Muda Narmada Kabupaten Lombok Barat Tahun 2021. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode observasional analitik dengan desain case control. Populasi terjangkau untuk kelompok kasus dalam penelitian ini yaitu seluruh bayi baru lahir hidup dengan asfiksia neonatorum di RSUD Awet Muda Narmada Kabupaten Lombok Barat Periode Januari sampai Oktober 2021 yang berjumlah 41 kasus, sedangkan populasi terjangkau untuk kelompok kontrol yaitu bayi bayi baru lahir hidup tidak asfiksia neonatorum di RSUD Awet Muda Narmada Kabupaten Lombok Barat pada periode yang sama berjumlah 765 kasus. Pengambilan sampel kasus dengan teknik total sampling sejumlah 41 kasus, dan pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik simple random sampling sejumlah 41 kasus.  Data diambil dari register dan rekam medis pasien. Data dianalisis secara univariat dan bivariat dengan uji Chi-Square. Hasil analisis dengan uji Chi-Square menunjukkan nilai signifikansi 0,001 (p < 0,05) yang menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan yang signifikan preeklamsia dengan kejadian asfiksia neonatorum. Ada hubungan preeklamsia dengan kejadian asfiksia neonatorum di RSUD Awet Muda Narmada tahun 2021. Diharapkan ibu hamil lebih waspada terhadap terjadinya preeklamsia, dan bagi bidan lebih meningkatkan upaya skrining faktor risiko pada ibu hamil, terutama preeklamsia sehingga dapat mencegah terjadinya asfiksia neonatorum.

Angka Kematian Ibu (AKI) masih menjadi masalah kesehatan global dan nasional, dengan AKI di Indonesia mencapai 183 per 100.000 kelahiran hidup pada tahun 2023, walaupun terjadi kecendrungan penurunan angka kematian ibu masih di perlukan upaya dalam percepatan penurunan AKI untuk mencapai target SDGS. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengtahui hubungan kepatuhan melakukan Antenatal Care terhadap tingkat kecemasan ibu hamil primigravida trimester III di wilayah kerja Puskesmas pringgarata. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik korelasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional yang di lakukan di Puskesmas Pringgarata pada november-Januari 2026, dengan populasi semua ibu hamil primigravida trimester III yang berjumlah 40 ibu hamil yang di pilih menggunakan tehnik total sampling. Pengambilan data di lakukan secara langsung menggunakan kuesioner PRAQ-R2 untuk mengukur tingkat kecemasan dan pengambilan secara langsung di buku KIA hasil pemeriksaan kemudian di analisis secara univariat dan bivariat. Analisis Bivariat menunjukkan terdapat hubungan hubungan yang signifikan antara kepatuhan melakukan Antenatal Care dengan tingkat kecemasan ibu hamil di wilayah Kerja Puskesmas pringgarata (p value =0,001).

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that significantly contributes to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Globally, it affects approximately 3–8% of pregnancies and causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths each year. In Indonesia, preeclampsia accounts for around 30% of the 4,151 maternal deaths reported in 2024. In Padang City, there were 254 cases in 2023 and 129 cases in 2024, with Puskesmas Bungus having the highest prevalence (7.2% and 3.77%). This study aimed to analyze the association between body mass index (BMI), history of hypertension, and history of preeclampsia with the incidence of preeclampsia among pregnant women at Puskesmas Bungus, Padang. This study used a quantitative case-control design involving 50 cases and 50 controls. Data were analyzed using chi-square and logistic regression tests. The results showed significant associations between obesity (p=0.031; OR=2.897), history of preeclampsia (p=0.006; OR=13.821), and history of hypertension (p=0.002; OR=17.216) with the incidence of preeclampsia. Multivariate analysis identified history of hypertension as the most dominant factor associated with preeclampsia. This study concludes that obesity, history of hypertension, and history of preeclampsia are significant risk factors for preeclampsia among pregnant women. Strengthening early detection and routine antenatal care for high-risk pregnancies is necessary to reduce maternal complications associated with preeclampsia.

Kekurangan Energi Kronis (KEK) pada ibu hamil merupakan salah satu masalah gizi yang dapat meningkatkan risiko komplikasi pada ibu dan janin. Kurangnya pengetahuan ibu dan keluarga mengenai gizi selama kehamilan menjadi salah satu faktor yang memengaruhi terjadinya KEK. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan asuhan kebidanan komunitas pada keluarga Tn. “S”, khususnya Ny. “B” dengan masalah KEK di Desa Pemenang Timur, Kecamatan Pemenang, Kabupaten Lombok Utara. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi kasus deskriptif dengan pendekatan asuhan kebidanan yang meliputi pengkajian, diagnosis, intervensi, implementasi, evaluasi, dan catatan perkembangan. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara, observasi, pemeriksaan fisik, dan dokumentasi. Hasil pengkajian menunjukkan bahwa Ny. “B” usia kehamilan 28–29 minggu mengalami KEK dengan Lingkar Lengan Atas (LILA) 21 cm, berat badan 49 kg, serta kurangnya pengetahuan tentang gizi ibu hamil. Intervensi yang diberikan berupa edukasi mengenai KEK, gizi seimbang, konsumsi makanan tambahan, tablet tambah darah, dan istirahat yang cukup. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan ibu dan keluarga serta perbaikan status gizi ibu yang ditandai dengan peningkatan berat badan menjadi 53 kg dan LILA menjadi 24 cm. Asuhan kebidanan komunitas yang diberikan efektif dalam meningkatkan pemahaman keluarga dan membantu perbaikan status gizi ibu hamil dengan KEK.

Anemia pada ibu hamil masih menjadi salah satu masalah kesehatan yang berkontribusi terhadap tingginya angka kematian ibu dan bayi di Indonesia. Anemia dalam kehamilan dapat meningkatkan risiko perdarahan postpartum, persalinan prematur, berat badan lahir rendah, serta komplikasi lainnya pada ibu dan janin. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melaksanakan asuhan kebidanan komunitas pada ibu hamil trimester II dengan anemia ringan di Dusun Bentek, Desa Menggala, Kecamatan Pemenang, Kabupaten Lombok Utara. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi kasus dengan pendekatan manajemen asuhan kebidanan meliputi pengkajian, analisis data, penentuan diagnosis, perencanaan, implementasi, dan evaluasi. Subjek penelitian adalah Ny. “R” usia 32 tahun G1P0A0H0 usia kehamilan 27 minggu dengan kadar hemoglobin 9,0 g/dL. Hasil pengkajian menunjukkan bahwa ibu mengalami anemia ringan disertai kurangnya pengetahuan mengenai pentingnya konsumsi tablet tambah darah dan pemenuhan nutrisi selama kehamilan. Asuhan yang diberikan meliputi edukasi kesehatan, konseling gizi, pemberian tablet tambah darah, pemantauan kehamilan, serta kolaborasi dengan petugas gizi. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan ibu dan kepatuhan dalam mengonsumsi tablet tambah darah yang ditandai dengan peningkatan kadar hemoglobin menjadi 10,9 g/dL pada kunjungan ulang. Dengan demikian, asuhan kebidanan komunitas yang diberikan efektif dalam membantu mengatasi anemia ringan pada ibu hamil trimester II serta meningkatkan kesehatan ibu dan janin.

The physiological changes that occur during pregnancy, both physically and mentally, may be rather uncomfortable, particularly in the second and third trimesters. Pregnant women often report back discomfort, muscular aches, trouble sleeping, excessive exhaustion, and irregular sleep patterns. Mothers' physical and mental health as well as the health of their unborn children may be significantly impacted by inadequate sleep quality during pregnancy. To enhance comfort and the quality of sleep during pregnancy, one non-pharmacological technique is to use an aromatherapy maternity pillow. An ergonomic and ecologically sustainable invention to enhance mother comfort during pregnancy was the goal of this research, which intended to produce a Pregnancy Pillow Therapy product with pineapple leaf fiber and aromatherapy. A descriptive research design using a prototype creation technique was used in this study. The stages of the research included problem identification, literature review, product design, material selection, prototype manufacturing, and product evaluation. Data were collected through literature studies and observations related to sleep discomfort in pregnancy, maternity pillow utilization, aromatherapy therapy, and pineapple leaf fiber characteristics. The developed product was designed ergonomically to support the back, abdomen, waist, and legs of pregnant women. The addition of aromatherapy was intended to provide a relaxing effect and improve sleep quality. The use of pineapple leaf fiber also supports environmentally friendly product innovation through agricultural waste utilization. The results indicate that Pregnancy Pillow Therapy has the potential to become a supportive product for improving comfort and sleep quality among pregnant women. Further studies are recommended to evaluate product effectiveness directly among pregnant women.

Anemia pada ibu hamil merupakan masalah kesehatan yang sering terjadi dan berisiko terhadap kesehatan ibu dan janin. Rendahnya pengetahuan serta kepatuhan dalam mengonsumsi tablet Fe menjadi salah satu penyebab tingginya kasus anemia selama kehamilan. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran ibu hamil tentang pentingnya konsumsi tablet Fe sebagai upaya pencegahan anemia. Metode yang digunakan berupa pemeriksaan kadar hb, penyuluhan melalui ceramah, diskusi. Kegiatan dilaksanakan pada 31 Januari 2026 di PMB Bidan Irma dengan peserta 13 ibu hamil. Hasil kegiatan menemukan 1 peserta ibu hamil yang terkena anemia, pentingnya peningkatan pengetahuan dan kesadaran ibu hamil mengenai bahaya anemia dan pentingnya konsumsi tablet Fe secara rutin. Peserta memberikan respons positif dan berharap kegiatan serupa dapat dilakukan secara berkelanjutan. Edukasi ini diharapkan mampu meningkatkan kepatuhan konsumsi tablet Fe serta mencegah komplikasi selama kehamilan, persalinan, dan masa nifas.

Hyperemesis gravidarum is excessive nausea and vomiting in pregnant women to the point of interfering with daily activities. Hyperemesis gravidarum affects the mother's physiological condition. Continuous nausea and vomiting can cause carbohydrate and fat reserves to be used up for hormonal needs, resulting in activity intolerance, and imperfect fat oxidation, resulting in ketosis. This case study aims to explain Nursing Care for Patient Mrs. B with Hyperemesis Gravidarum Case in Providing Ginger Water Decoction to Reduce Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnant Women in Arafah Room 3 RSUDZA Banda Aceh. This design is a case study with a nursing process approach, the results of the case study found three nursing diagnoses, namely nausea related to pregnancy, the risk of nutritional deficits related to psychological factors (reluctance to eat) and anxiety related to lack of exposure to information. The nursing actions given are providing non-pharmacological therapy: ginger decoction, encouraging patients to eat little but often and providing information about physiological symptoms in pregnant women in the first trimester, including nausea and vomiting. The results of the evaluation after 5 visits for the nursing diagnosis of Nausea related to pregnancy were obtained at the fifth visit. The subjective data evaluation of the client said that nausea was still felt occasionally, the client said that vomiting was no longer present, the client said that appetite had started to improve

The problem of malnutrition in pregnant women is a health issue that risks causing serious complications, both for the mother and the fetus, such as anemia, premature birth, and low birth weight. Anemia in pregnancy has a negative impact on fetal development, including the risk of miscarriage, premature babies, and suboptimal growth. Globally, anemia is considered a major public health problem in more than 80% of countries, with prevalence in pregnancy reaching more than 20%. This service activity aims to increase pregnant women's knowledge about the importance of nutrition in preventing anemia and other complications during pregnancy. The method used is in the form of health education with a promotive-preventive approach, through interactive counseling and group discussions. The material provided includes the nutritional needs of pregnant women, signs and symptoms of anemia, as well as prevention strategies through the consumption of balanced nutritious foods and adherence to iron supplementation. The results of the activity showed an increase in pregnant women's understanding of the risk of anemia and the importance of maintaining nutritional status during pregnancy. Thus, this activity is expected to support the achievement of a healthy pregnancy, reduce the risk of complications, and ensure the welfare of mothers and babies.

Pregnancy complications remain a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in Indonesia. Pregnant women's limited knowledge of pregnancy danger signs and suboptimal participation in antenatal care (ANC) services can increase the risk of delayed detection and management of pregnancy complications. The Kinovaro Community Health Center (Puskesmas) in Sigi Regency is one of the areas requiring maternal health information and activities that can increase pregnant women's participation in health education activities. This community service activity aims to improve pregnant women's knowledge and preparedness in preventing pregnancy complications through mentoring based on Pregnant Women's Classes. The activity involved eight pregnant women in their second and third trimesters. The methods used included health education, interactive discussions, simple pregnancy check-ups, pregnancy exercise demonstrations, and evaluation using pre- and post-tests. The results showed that all participants actively participated in the activity and had a good level of knowledge after participating. The average knowledge score increased from 77.5 to 80.0, an increase of 3.2%. In addition, participants were able to identify pregnancy danger signs, understand the importance of standard ANC visits, and practice pregnancy exercise movements independently. This activity demonstrates that mentoring through the Pregnant Women's Class can strengthen maternal health literacy, increase pregnant women's preparedness in recognizing pregnancy complications, and support the strengthening of maternal health services at the community level.

Meeting the nutritional needs of pregnant women requires innovative strategies through the provision of healthy snacks with balanced nutritional value. Donuts are popular snack foods; however, they are generally made from wheat flour and have limited nutritional content. This study aimed to analyze the nutritional content and acceptability of donuts enriched with red bean flour and Banggai yam flour as a healthy snack for pregnant women. This experimental study employed a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) consisting of three formulations: F1 (35% red bean flour : 15% Banggai yam flour), F2 (40% : 10%), and F3 (45% : 5%), with two replications. Nutritional analysis included protein using the Kjeldahl method, fat using the Soxhlet method, and carbohydrate using UV-Vis spectrophotometry. Acceptability was evaluated using a hedonic test. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and the Kruskal–Wallis test. The results showed significant differences in protein, fat, and carbohydrate contents among formulations (p<0.05). The highest protein content was found in F3, the highest fat content in F2, and the highest carbohydrate content in F1. Acceptability did not differ significantly among formulations (p>0.05); however, F1 obtained the highest preference score. Donuts enriched with red bean flour and Banggai yam flour have the potential to be developed as a healthy local food–based snack for pregnant women.

Hypertension in pregnant women and Women of Reproductive Age remains a significant health problem in West Java Province. The prevalence of hypertension among pregnant women in West Java is approximately 10.57%, higher than the national rate of 6.18%, while the prevalence among WRA ranges from 25% to 30%. This study employed a pretest–posttest design with health counseling provided to 25 pregnant women and Women of Reproductive Age in RW 05, Kertamaya Subdistrict, Bogor City. Data were collected using knowledge and attitude questionnaires before and after the counseling and analyzed using the Paired Sample T-test. The results showed a significant increase in participants’ average knowledge and attitude scores after the educational intervention (p < 0.05). Based on the Paired T-test, the intervention yielded a p-value of 0.000, indicating a statistically significant improvement in both knowledge and attitudes. These findings demonstrate that health education is effective in increasing knowledge and fostering positive attitudes regarding hypertension among pregnant women and Women of Reproductive Age.