THE INFLUENCE OF ACUPRESSURE ON GRAVIDARUM EMESIS IN THE FIRST TRIMESTER AT MIDWIFE'S INDEPENDENT PRACTICE UNIT, CIMAHI CITY

Abstract

Introduction: Emesis gravidarum is a problem that is often complained of by all pregnant women. Emesis or what is called nausea and vomiting occurs in early pregnancy (trimester 1) due to a sudden hormone estrogen, gastric HCL and HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin). The impact of emesis gravidarum will cause hyperemisis gravidarum, significant weight loss, to dehydration. This is certainly dangerous for the mother and fetus. The occurrence of emesis gravidarum cannot be predicted, it can occur anytime and anywhere. So this will cause discomfort for pregnant women. Currently there are many therapies used to reduce nausea, it can be in the form of drinks, food, movement or massage, the closer to a certain point that causes nausea and vomiting, the better the effect. One way is to use massage / acupressure. Acupressure therapy is done to reduce complaints of pregnant women. Because emesis can occur anytime and anywhere, pregnant women need a guide that is understood and can be used anytime. Methodology: In this study, it began by looking at the effect of acupressure on reducing emesis gravidarum in pregnant women at Midwife's Independent Practice Unit, Cimahi City. Actions will be carried out during the first 3 trimesters of pregnancy. The research method is the One-Group Pretest Posttest Design method, namely a research design where there is a pretest before being given treatment. Thus the results of the treatment can be known more accurately, because it can be compared with the conditions before being given treatment. Research findings: The output of this research is to create an application that includes how to do acupressure at points that can reduce nausea in pregnancy according to complaints and the level of emesis gravidarum. Conclusions: This application will certainly be very useful considering that it can be used anytime and anywhere according to the needs of pregnant women. Pregnant women will feel better and be able to get through the first trimester of pregnancy well.