DEMONSTRASI KESEHATAN TENTANG AKUPRESURE TITIK P6 UNTUK MENGURANGI MUAL MUNTAH PADA IBU HAMIL DI KLINIK BIDAN N.SIKUMBANG

Abstract

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy occur as a result of changes in the endocrine system that occur during pregnancy. Management of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy consists of pharmacology and non-pharmacology or complementary medicine with acupressure at pericardium point 6 (P6). The goal is for pregnant women to understand and be able to apply acupressure point P6 to reduce nausea and vomiting in pregnant women so that they are more comfortable in undergoing pregnancy. The method used is a health demonstration of acupressure point P6. The results of this service activity are that pregnant women understand and can apply themselves to acupressure point P6. The conclusion is that there is an increase in the knowledge and ability of pregnant women to apply acupressure point P6 to reduce nausea and vomiting. It is recommended that health workers be able to provide health education or demonstrate acupressure point P6 to reduce nausea and vomiting so that mothers are more comfortable in undergoing pregnancy and pregnant women are advised to be able to take advantage of the knowledge gained and apply it in their lives.