Genius Midwifery Journal

The Implementation of Prenatal Exercise to Reduce Back Pain in Third Trimester Pregnant Women

2025-07-18T15:09:31+07:00

Background: Pregnancy is a physiological process that induces various bodily changes in women, including hormonal, postural, and biomechanical adaptations. Back pain is a common complaint among pregnant women, particularly during the third trimester. Prenatal exercise serves as a non-pharmacological intervention designed to enhance physical fitness, strengthen muscles, and alleviate pregnancy-related discomfort.

Objective: This case study examines the implementation of prenatal exercise to reduce back pain in Mrs. Y, a third-trimester pregnant woman in Banjarsari District, Ciamis Regency.

Method: Using a qualitative descriptive methodology with a maternity nursing care process approach (assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation), data were collected through interviews, physical examinations, observations, and documentation review.

Result: Initial assessment revealed Mrs. Y experienced intermittent back pain described as "heavy pressure" with radiating characteristics, aggravated by activity and relieved by rest. The intervention involved three consecutive days of guided prenatal exercises, with pain intensity monitored using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Results demonstrated reduced pain intensity (from moderate to mild), improved sleep quality, better posture, and enhanced overall comfort. Additionally, the subject showed increased readiness for childbirth.

Conclusion: This study concludes that prenatal exercise is a safe and effective method for mitigating back pain and should be integrated as a promotive-preventive strategy in maternity nursing care. The author recommends incorporating prenatal exercises into standard antenatal class programs at primary healthcare facilities

The Relationship Between Knowledge and Attitudes of Pregnant Women and the Incidence of Hyperemesis Gravidarum at the Tangeban Community Health Center, Masama District, Banggai Regency

2025-08-12T11:01:46+07:00

Introduction: Hyperemesis gravidarum is a condition of excessive nausea and vomiting that occurs in the first trimester of pregnancy. It can cause dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, weight loss, and even affect fetal growth if not properly managed (Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, 2023). In Indonesia, based on the Indonesian Health Profile (2023), the prevalence of HEG is reported to be around 1–3% of all pregnancies, with higher cases occurring in young pregnant women and primigravidas. Objective: To determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women with the incidence of hyperemesis gravidarum at the Tangeban Community Health Center, Masama District, Banggai Regency. Method: This study used an observational analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample in this study was 34 pregnant women respondents. The sampling technique used total sampling. The instrument used was a questionnaire. Data analysis used univariate and bivariate data. Result: Univariate analysis showed that the majority of pregnant women who experienced hyperemesis gravidarum were 21 people (61.8%), had a good level of knowledge about hyperemesis gravidarum, namely 22 respondents (64.7%), and had a positive attitude towards hyperemesis gravidarum as many as 24 respondents (70.6%). Bivariate analysis showed a relationship between knowledge and the incidence of hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnant women at the Tangeban Community Health Center, Masama District (p-value 0.040), and there was a relationship between attitude and the incidence of hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnant women at the Tangeban Community Health Center, Masama District (p-value 0.020). Conclusion: There is a relationship between knowledge and attitude and the incidence of hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnant women at the Tangeban Community Health Center, Masama District.

The The effect of Prenatal Yoga Exercise on the back pain of pregnant women in 3rd trimester In The Kampung Jabi Health Centre Batam City

2025-08-15T09:35:23+07:00

Introduction: Back pain was a common disorder which occured in pregnancy,pregnant women might have had a history of previous back pain. In order to overcome back pain could be done by yoga gymnastics which which was beneficial to form a strong posture, purifying the central nerves found in the spine.Objective: This reseach aimed to know the effect of Prenatal Yoga Exercise on the back pain of pregnant women in 3rd trimester In The Kampung Jabi Heatlh Centre, Sub-District Of Nongsa, Batam City. Method: This research type was pre-experimental with the design of two group pretest posttest design. The populationsof this research were all third trimester pregnant In The Kampung Jabi HeatlhCentre, Sub-District Of Nongsa, Batam City which amounted to 51 pregnant women. The samples were 45 pregnant women which were taken by purposive sampling. The independent variable was yoga gymnastics and the dependent variable was back pain of pregnant women in 3rd trimester. The research instrumen used a questionnaire. Data processing used editing, coding, scoring,tabulating with data analysis of spearman Rank. Result: The research resultshowed that’s before being conducted Prenatal Yoga Exercise almost a half of pregnant women experienced back pain with scale 2 (a little more pain) as many as 44,4% with 20 respondent while after being conducted Prenatal Yoga Exercise almost a half of pregnant women experienced back pain with scale 1 (little pain) as many as 48,9% with 22 respondent. The statistical test of Spearman rank showedthat’s value = 0,001 < α (0,05) so H1 was accepted. Conclusion: There is an effect of Prenatal Yoga Exercise on the back pain of pregnant women in 3rd trimeste. It was expected for pregnant women to follow if there would be yoga gymnastics, which would be useful to overcome back pain, if there are not pragnant women can do self at home.

Keywords : back pain of pregnant prenatal yoga exercise, 3rd Trimester