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Massage for babies and toddlers can be interpreted as a comfortable touch of communication between mother and baby/toddler. Touch is a natural touch for babies and toddlers which can take the form of stroking, massaging or massaging. Baby massage is beneficial for the growth, development and healthy emotional condition of children. The aim of this community service is to increase the knowledge and ability to practice baby massage among mothers who have babies/toddlers to support children's growth and development. This activity is carried out by providing outreach in the form of leaflets and baby massage demonstrations about the benefits and techniques of baby massage. Knowledge measurement is carried out by giving a pretest before counseling and demonstration and a posttest after counseling and demonstration. This counseling was carried out in one of the residents' homes in Semen Village, Kediri Regency, which was attended by 14 mothers who had babies/toddlers. The results of the counseling were obtained before the counseling was given, there were 2 mothers (14.3%) with good knowledge and after the activity there was an increase to 10 mothers (71.4%) with good knowledge. It is hoped that further counseling will focus on providing nutrition for the growth and development of babies/toddlers.

Babies need adequate quality sleep because sleep is important for babies to mature their brains. The baby's body will produce growth hormone when sleeping, so the baby needs enough sleep for optimal development. One factor that influences infant development is rest or the length of sleep. To determine the effect of baby massage with fennel oil on the sleep quality of infants aged 3–12 months. Method one group pretest-post-test design. This study consisted of babies who visited intending to do baby massage at the Ananda Ambarawa Baby Spa Clinic in the January-February 2023 period. There were as many as 70 babies, so in a month, there were an average of 35 babies. The sampling technique in this study was purposive sampling, with a population of 35 infants and 32 infants as respondents. The PSQI questionnaire (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) was the research instrument used. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon statistical test. The Wilcoxon statistical test showed that the ρ value was <0.001 <α (0.05). The results of this study indicate that every 1-time baby massage intervention with fennel oil can potentially improve the quality of sleep for babies at 3–12 months of age 4,460 times. This result showed that Ha is accepted. In conclusion, baby massage with fennel oil affects sleep quality in infants aged 3–12 months. It is hoped that midwives can continue to motivate mothers and parents to perform infant massage and can be an additional reference for increasing the knowledge and insights of midwifery students, who are expected to become one of the most effective midwifery interventions to improve infant sleep quality.

Low Back Pain (LBP) has long been recognized as the only musculoskeletal condition that adversely affects more than three adults in daily life, known as the second skeletal ganglion. Hot Stone Massage uses bones that have been trained to be used as a means of relaxing muscles, ligaments and tendons. Objective: to determine the effectiveness of Hot Stone Massage in reducing pain in LBP sufferers. The research method used is a literature review approach, by searching for references using the PICO method on the Google Scholar database over a period of 10 years. Results: From the 3 journals studied, Hot Stone Massage had an effect on reducing pain in patients suffering from LBP, with temperature intensity >38°C and p-value p<0.05 showing a significant effect. Conclusion: The use of hot stone therapy also reduces the amount of pain that interferes with daily activities, such as the ability to manage loads, work performance, and sleep quality, in addition to providing long-lasting pain protection for most users during use and for two weeks after use.

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is a major cardiovascular problem because it causes high rates of hospitalization and mortality. The clinical manifestations of ACS are that the patient feels pain and discomfort that is not specific in the chest and legs radiating to the neck, left shoulder and arms and back then accompanied by cold sweat, nausea, vomiting, weakness and dizziness and can faint which occurs suddenly with high intensity.  Objective: To find out the results of applying Thermotherapy therapy to relieve chest pain in patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome. Moewardi Surakarta. Method: This type of research is a descriptive case study. The application was carried out on 2 patients selected by purposive sampling method with inclusion and exclusion criteria. Thermotherapy is carried out for 10-20 minutes 1x/day for 3 days. The research instrument used SOP foot massage, hemodynamic status observation sheets, and informed consent. Results: After being given the application to both respondents for 1 time a day for 3 consecutive days, a decrease in the level of the chest pain scale was found in the patient Mr. S with a pain scale level before being carried out by Thermotherapy therapy, severe pain and after being carried out by Thermotherapy therapy for 1 time in 3 consecutive days to mild pain. Meanwhile, in the patient Mr. A with the level of pain scale before the Thermotherapy therapy is severe pain and after the Thermotherapy therapy is done for 1 time in 3 consecutive days it becomes mild pain. Conclusion: there is a reduction in the chest pain scale in patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome at RSUD Dr. Moewardi Surakarta after being given thermotherapy.

In the midst of this developing society, people in Indonesia still use traditional health services, especially baby massage and birth attendants. Massaging babies from traditional healers has been a tradition passed down from generation to generation. This study aims to determine the relationship between attitudes and maternal behavior in carrying out baby massage independently at PMB Lismayani Lubis District. Simalungun. This type of research is an analytical survey. Then analyze the dynamics of correlation between phenomena or between risk factors and consequence factors, which are phenomena that cause consequences (influence). There is a relationship between attitude and mother's behavior in carrying out baby massage independently at PMB Lismayani Lubis Kab. Simalungun with a p value of 0.021.

According to data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2021, the presentation of exclusive breastfeeding to infants showed an improvement from the previous year, from 69.62% to 71.58%. However, most provinces have a percentage below the national average, including Gorontalo (52.75%), Central Kalimantan (55.98%), West Papua (58.77%), Riau Islands (58.84%), DKI Jakarta 65.63%, Aceh (66.66%) and North Sumatra (57.83%). (Monavia, 2021). This study aims to identify the relationship between oxytocin massage and smooth breastfeeding for postpartum mothers in Tomuan Village, Siantar Timur District, Simalungun Regency in 2023.Type of quantitative research with cross sectional design. This study was conducted on a sample of 20 postpartum. To measure the characteristics of the respondents used a data collection form, to measure oxytocin massage with the smooth expulsion of breast milk in postpartum mothers respondents used a questionnaire.Based on the relationship between oxytocin massage and smooth breastfeeding in postpartum mothers, a p-value of 0.000 (p<0.05) was obtained which indicated that there was a significant relationship between oxytocin massage and smooth breastfeeding in postpartum mothers in Tomuan Village, Siantar Timur District, Simalungun Regency . Thus Ho is rejected, the correlation strength (r) = 0.014.The relationship between oxytocin massage and the smoothness of breastfeeding in postpartum mothers in the Tomuan Village, Siantar Timur District, Simalungun Regency, a category that has done oxytocin massage. It is recommended for postpartum mothers to do oxytine massage optimally so that breastfeeding can flow smoothly in Tomuan Village, East Siantar District, Simalungun Regency    

Postpartum hemorrhage is a frequent cause of death in mothers with 1,280 cases. One of the causes of postpartum bleeding is a uterus that does not contract or is called uterine atony. Uterine atony keeps the blood vessels open so that blood continues to flow. Efforts to make the uterus contract are by uterine massage. Uterine massage helps make the blood vessels close and stimulates contractions so that the height of the fundus decreases, indicating that the uterus is slowly shrinking. Research objective: to determine the effect of uterine massage on reducing the height of the uterine fundus as an effort to prevent post-partum bleeding. Method: This research uses a quasi-experimental design, namely post test control group design. The sample in this study was part of normal postpartum mothers at BPM. The sample was divided into a treatment group and a control group. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using the unpaired sample t test. The results of the independent t test obtained a p value of 0.071 (p > 0.05). This means that there is no effect of uterine massage on reducing the height of the uterine fundus.  

Introduction: Older adult with hypertension often experience several problems, one of which is disturbed sleep patterns. Disorders of sleep patterns experienced by the elderly have an impact on the recurrence of the disease, therefore the problem of sleep quality in the elderly must be addressed immediately One of them is providing foot massage reflexology Methods: This study uses a descriptive research design with a case study approach. This research is a study of the application of foot reflexology in the elderly with hypertension with nursing problems with sleep pattern disorders Result: The results of the study at the beginning of the study, on 3 Mey 2023 it was known that the respondent had problems with sleep patterns with a PSQI score of 18. Based on the evaluation results on 5 Mey 2023, it can be concluded that there was an increase in the quality of sleep of respondents with a PSQI score of 9 by giving intervention for 3 days starting from 3-5 Mey 2023 Discussion: Providing an effective foot massage reflexology intervention to overcome the problem of sleep pattern disorders in the elderly with hypertension, foot massage reflexology can relax the body so that sleep will feel more restful, foot massage reflexology intervention is recommended to be given every bedtime.

Infancy is a golden period for a child's growth and development so it needs special attention. One of the factors that influences a baby's growth and development is sleep and rest. The need for sleep is not only seen from the quantity aspect but also the quality. With good quality sleep, the baby's growth and development can be achieved optimally. One way that can be used to fulfill these needs is baby massage. Baby massage is a gentle stroking or massaging therapy for babies, this is stimulation through tactile stimulation, gentle massage approaching soft and gentle massage on the surface of the baby's skin gently, on the tissues and organs of the body. Baby massage is useful for increasing the baby's concentration and making the baby sleep soundly, to increase the baby's growth and weight, increase the body's endurance, build bonds of love between parents and children and improve blood circulation and breathing. A baby's weight is influenced by heredity, nutrition, environment, gender and social status. Body weight is an anthropometric indicator for assessing growth in babies or children. Balanced nutrition and basic health care in the form of immunizations. Regular massage for babies can increase the baby's weight and the length of time the baby sleeps. This happens when the baby is massaged and the baby feels relaxed so it is easy for the baby to sleep. The initial survey was conducted through direct interviews with AsyfAlesha Mom n' Baby Care, which opened a baby massage practice. Therefore, researchers are interested in examining the effectiveness of baby massage on weight gain and baby sleep quality at AsyfAlesha Mom n' Baby Care, whether its implementation is effective in supporting weight gain and baby sleep quality to prevent stunting in babies.

Background: Unpreparedness physically, psychologically, mentally and spiritually in facing this period will make mothers experience problems related to involution and postpartum pain. Many things are risk factors for failure of involution and lactation. These factors include mobilization, nutrition, lactation, environmental, cultural and family factors. Objective: To determine the effect of effleurage massage on reducing the pain scale due to uterine involution in postpartum mothers on day 1. Research Location: UPT Buay Pemaca Health Center. Research Method: Quantitative research type with a pre-experimental design type one group pretest and posttest. Results: Almost all postpartum mothers before being given effleurage massage experienced uterine involution pain on a moderate pain scale of 19 people (95%), more than half of postpartum mothers after being given effleurage massage experienced uterine involution pain on a moderate pain scale of 12 people (60 %), there is an influence of the Effluurge Massage Technique on Reducing the Pain Scale of Uterine Involution in Post Partum Mothers on Day 1. Conclusion: Effleurage massage can reduce the level of uterine involution pain in postpartum mothers.

Background: Childbirth is a series of events when a baby is released from the mother's womb, followed by the expulsion of the placenta and fetal membranes from the mother's body. The main problem that is usually complained of by labor patients in labor during the first active phase is that pain causes the mother to feel stressed and excessively worried. Respiration and pulse will also increase thereby disrupting the supply of fetal needs from the placenta. The simple way that can be done to reduce labor pain is to give endorphins massage. Objective: Knowing the analysis of differences in pain intensity in the active phase of labor in the first stage of labor before endorphin massage and after endorphin massage. Method: This study used a quasy experimental design. This type of research is pre-experimental design with one group pret test-post test design. Results: The results of the study obtained by the researchers were 20 respondents during the active phase of the first active phase of brenatal mothers who experienced severe pain with a scale of 7-9 and very severe 10 as measured by a numeric rating scale. Before doing the endorphin massage, it was found that those who experienced pain on average had a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 after the endorphin massage had an average minimum of 4 pain and a maximum of 9. Conclusion: There is a difference in the decrease in pain intensity in labor in labor during the 1st active phase before and after being given endorphine massage treatment.

Background: A survey in Indonesia reported that 38% of mothers stopped giving breast milk due to a lack of milk production.Oxytocin massage is one of the solutions to overcome the irregularity of milk production. Oxytocin massage is massage along the spine (vertebrae) to the fifth-sixth costae and is an attempt to stimulate the hormones prolactin and oxytocin after childbirth. Oxytocin massage is done to stimulate the oxytocin reflex (milk ejection) or the let down reflex (flow reflex). Purpose: the purpose of this study was to determine the effect of oxytocin massage by husbands on increasing milk production in postpartum mothers in Ngrukuh Village, Klaten Regency. Methods: This research was conducted in June 2023. This type of research uses a case study research design. Samples were 2 (two) postpartum mothers. Measuring the adequacy of breast milk in the oxytocin massage procedure with the length of time the intervention was carried out for ± 15 minutes and the frequency of giving therapy 1-2x a day for 14 days. Data analysis was carried out by looking at the breastfeeding adequacy observation sheet. Results: The results of the study showed that the level of milk production before the oxytocin massage was carried out, namely that milk production did not include signs of sufficient milk supply and after being given oxytocin massage, the level of milk production included signs of sufficient milk supply. Conclusion: There is a significant influence between the level of milk production experienced by postpartum mothers before and after being given oxytocin massage.

Giving breast milk to babies is very important to support the baby's growth and development, and breast milk contains the best nutrition for newborn babies and is the only healthy food that babies need in the first month of life. However, not all mothers can provide exclusive breast milk for their babies, this is due to the mother's inability to overcome breastfeeding problems in the early period due to several factors that influence breast milk production including socio-cultural changes, psychological factors, physical factors of the mother, increasing promotion of formula milk, staff factors. health, mother's diet, baby's birth weight, use of contraception. One method of care that can be given to mothers to support smooth breastfeeding is an Oxytocin massage during home care services. The research aims to determine the effect of oxytocin massage on breast milk production in postpartum mothers, Bulukumba Regency. The design used in this research was Case Control and the sample in this research was 10 respondents. And the measuring instrument in this research uses a measuring cup. The results showed that breast milk production before the oxytocin massage treatment was 0% smooth and after the oxytocin massage treatment the average increase in breast milk production was 0.4 with the amount of smooth breast milk being 100%. Meanwhile, in the control group there was no increase in breast milk production. The results of the statistical test using the dependent t-test showed that the value was p=0.003, meaning there was a significant difference before the oxytocin massage and after the oxytocin massage. Conclusion There is an effect of Oxytocin Massage on breast milk production in postpartum mothers in Bulukumba Regency.

Background: The post partum period is the period in the mother which starts from the day of birth up to 6 weeks after birth during this time the mother is obliged to provide breast milk to the baby. WHO data shows that 46% of post partum mothers do not give exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months because of problems with milk insufficiency. The problem of failure to give exclusive breastfeeding to babies that needs attention is because mothers who experience breast milk are not smooth. Efforts that can be made to increase the smoothness of breast milk production can be by oxytocin massage by the husband. Objective: To find out the results of implementing oxytocin massage on the smoothness of breastfeeding in post partum mothers in Kebakkramat District, Karanganyar Regency. Method: This type of research is descriptive in the form of a case study. Results: The smooth expulsion of breast milk before the application of Oxytocin Massage by the husband shows that breast milk is not smooth. The smoothness of breastfeeding after an oxytocin massage by the husband for the two respondents showed smooth breastfeeding. There was a smooth development of ASI during the 3 days of applying oxytocin massage. There was a change in the smoothness of milk production in the two respondents after the application of Oxytocin Massage or Increased Breast Milk. Conclusion: There was a change in the smoothness of breastfeeding before and after the oxytocin massage was performed on the two post partum mother respondents.

Afterpains are a common physiological complaint experienced by mothers during the postpartum period due to uterine contractions that occur after childbirth. This pain can disrupt comfort, inhibit the involution process, and affect the mother's physical and psychological well-being. Non-pharmacological treatment efforts such as the Effleurage Massage technique are an effective alternative because they can increase relaxation and stimulate the release of endorphins that play a role in reducing pain perception. This study aims to determine the effect of the Effleurage Massage technique on the level of afterpains in postpartum mothers at Midwife Sulastri, Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency in 2022. The research design used was a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest without a control group. The study sample consisted of 45 postpartum mothers selected using the total sampling technique. Data were collected through observations with a numeric pain scale and analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results showed that there was a significant decrease in pain levels after Effleurage Massage with a p value = 0.000 (<0.05). These findings demonstrate that the Effleurage Massage technique is effective in reducing the intensity of postpartum afterpains. Consequently, this massage can be used as a complementary therapy in postpartum midwifery care to increase comfort and accelerate the mother's recovery process.

Perineal rupture is a common complication of normal delivery, especially in primigravida mothers, which can cause postpartum hemorrhage and increase the risk of maternal morbidity. One non-pharmacological method that can be used to prevent perineal rupture is perineal massage, which functions to soften the pelvic floor muscle tissue and increase the elasticity of the birth canal. This study aims to analyze the effect of perineal massage on the incidence of perineal rupture in third-trimester pregnant women. This type of research is quantitative with a Quasi Experiment design using a post-test only approach with a control group design. The study was conducted at the Penawar Bidan Yulidina Clinic, Central Aceh Regency from April to June 2022 with a sample of 30 third-trimester pregnant women divided into two groups, namely the intervention group and the control group. Data analysis used the Mann Whitney test with a 95% confidence level. The results showed a p-value = 0.020 (p <0.05) which means there is a significant effect of perineal massage on the incidence of perineal rupture. Most mothers in the intervention group did not experience perineal rupture after routine perineal massage. These results indicate that perineal massage is effective in reducing the risk of perineal rupture and can be recommended as a preventive obstetric intervention to prepare pregnant women for a safe and comfortable delivery.

The coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia has not reached 80%. One of the causes of low breastfeeding coverage is the support of the closest people, especially the husband's knowledge. Efforts that can be made to provide smooth breastfeeding for postpartum mothers include oxytocin massage performed by health workers and husbands. The type of research used is an analytical type of research, namely a study that involves data collection activities to determine whether there is a relationship between two or more variables. This study uses a cross-sectional approach by conducting observations or data collection. Of the 30 respondents, the husband's knowledge at TPMB Turasmiyati, most of them have good knowledge of oxytocin massage. There is a relationship between husband's knowledge of oxytocin massage and age, there is a significant relationship between husband's knowledge of oxytocin massage and education, but there is no significant relationship between level of knowledge and work. It is recommended to all related parties, both health workers and family members, to work together so that exclusive breastfeeding can be fulfilled.

Background; Effleurage massage is a form of massage using the palms of the hands that apply gentle pressure to the surface of the body in a circular direction repeatedly. The number of mothers giving birth in the Ponek room (Maternity Room) with January 01, 2021 - July 31, 2023 amounted to 1047 patients and 15 patients gave birth normally. Objective; To determine the results of implementation in the application of Effleurage Massage techniques to reduce the pain scale in postpartum mothers in the Ponek Room of Dr. Moewardi Surakarta Hospital. Method; This type of research is descriptive in the form of a case study. The approach taken uses a nursing care approach, planning, implementation and evaluation. The application instrument uses the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and checklist sheet as a measuring tool to determine the level of pain scale. Results; The results of the application using Effleurage Massage techniques found that respondents had a pain scale of 4 (moderate pain) down to 0 (none pain). Conclusion; There is a difference in pain scale before and after Effleurage Massage at Dr. Moewardi Surakarta Hospital.

Background: Hypertension is a health problem in all parts of the world and one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease. It is estimated that 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 years worldwide suffer from hypertension as well as the Karanganyar District Hospital where there have been 889 cases with hypertension since the last 1 year. One of the non-pharmacological therapies that can be used for hypertension is foot massage. Foot massage is one of the complementary therapies currently used for hypertension. Objective: To find out the results of the implementation of giving foot massage to reducing blood pressure in 2 respondents with hypertension at the Karanganyar Regency Hospital. Methods: Using a descriptive method with a case study design approach, respondents used 2 hypertensive patients. Determination of respondents according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria was carried out for 3 days. Foot massage and blood pressure measurement using a sphygmomanometer Results: Providing foot massage was able to reduce blood pressure in 2 respondents at the Karanganyar District Hospital Conclusion: There were changes in 2 respondents after foot massage was carried out for 3 days at the Karanganyar District Hospital.

The perperium or postpartum period begins after parturition from 6-48 hours, and from 3-28 days until it ends approximately 29-42 days after delivery. The research design is a two group pretest post test design. The population in this study were all postpartum mothers who were selected from the Halilulik Health Center in Belu Regency based on the average deliveries per month with estimated days of birth (HPL) June-July 2019 which is 75. A sample of at least 10 postpartum women is added 20% of the sample size, namely 2 to 12 to anticipate samples that drop out. The results showed that there was a significant difference in the milk production of postpartum mothers before and after oxytocin massage and breast care with a p-value of 0.000. In conclusion, oxytocin massage is more effective than breast care in increasing the milk production of postpartum mothers with a p-value of 0.000.