Abstract :
Background : The progress of childbirth during the active phase of the 1st stage
is considered the most exhausting and challenging period. Many mothers
experience pain or discomfort during this phase due to increased uterine activity.
Childbirth pain can induce stress, leading to the release of hormones such as
catecholamines and steroids. Untreated childbirth pain can hinder uterine
contractions, resulting in prolonged labor, dehydration, and maternal
hemorrhage (bleeding), which can be life-threatening for the mother. One nonpharmacological
approach
to
managing
childbirth
pain
is
massage
effleurage,
as
gentle
repetitive circular pressure applied to the body's surface can provide
comfort.
Purpose : This research aimed to examine the application of massage effleurage
in facilitating pain adaptation during the active phase of childbirth in patients at
the Delivery Room of RSUD Siti Fatimah Azzahra, South Sumatra Province.
Method : The research design used is a case study involving the application of
massage effleurage on three patient mothers. Data collection involves
observational assessment, interviews, and measurements using the Numeric
Rating Scale (NRS) questionnaire.
Nursing care Results : After nursing care and applying massage effleurage to the
patients significantly reduce the severity of childbirth pain from a high-intensity
level to a moderate level.