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          During the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, as fetal development progresses, pregnant women often experience lower back pain. This condition not only causes discomfort but also affects daily activities and overall quality of life. One of the non-pharmacological approaches believed to reduce lower back pain is prenatal exercise. This study aims to evaluate the effect of pregnancy exercise on reducing lower back pain among pregnant women in the second and third trimesters. This research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-post test approach without a control group. The sample consisted of 28 pregnant women in their second and third trimesters who met the inclusion criteria and reported experiencing lower back pain. Pain levels were assessed before and after the intervention using a valid and reliable pain scale. Data were analyzed using appropriate statistical tests, particularly the paired sample t-test. The findings revealed that the mean pain score before the intervention was 3.32 with a standard deviation of 0.772. After the intervention, the mean pain score decreased to 2.25 with a standard deviation of 1.005. Results of the paired t-test indicated a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), demonstrating a significant difference in pain levels before and after pregnancy exercise. These results indicate that pregnancy exercise is effective in reducing lower back pain in women during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Therefore, prenatal exercise can be recommended as a safe, simple, and beneficial non-pharmacological intervention in midwifery care. It is expected that this study provides scientific evidence supporting the role of pregnancy exercise in improving maternal comfort and quality of life throughout pregnancy.

The postpartum period is a critical time for both the mother and newborn, where healthcare is essential to avoid the risk of mortality. This study aims to analyze the behavior of postpartum mothers and Acehnese families in postpartum care at the Beutong Health Center, Nagan Raya Regency in 2024. A quantitative research method with a descriptive design was used, and the sampling technique applied was total sampling, with a population of 40 postpartum mothers. Data collection was carried out through interviews using a questionnaire. The results showed that 77.8% of mothers and families were aware of the nutrition needed for postpartum mothers, 58.3% understood the process of uterine involution, and 100% of postpartum mothers knew daily activities to accelerate recovery. The family's supportive attitude towards postpartum care was evident in their dietary recommendations, such as providing vegetables (83.3%) and fish (80.5%), forbidding the mother from leaving the house (100%), and administering algae (88.9%). However, 30.6% of postpartum mothers did not consume vegetables regularly. These findings highlight the importance of improving family understanding and support in postpartum care to accelerate the recovery of mothers and babies. The implication of this research is expected to improve postpartum care programs at Beutong Health Center.