PENERAPAN INTERVENSI AKUPRESUR AURIKULAR TERHADAP PENURUNAN INTENSITAS NYERI POSTPARTUM SPONTAN PADA NY. T DI RUANG WIJAYAKUSUMA RSUD DR. SOEKARDJO KOTA TASIKMALAYA

Abstract

Background: Postpartum is a period that begins after the baby and placenta are born until six weeks later, during which various physiological and psychological changes occur in the mother. The problem that is often experienced in this period is postpartum pain. In spontaneous childbirth, perineal pain due to rupture or episiotomy is the main complaint that is often complained about by patients. Perineal pain can cause discomfort, interfere with mobility, defecation activities to the breastfeeding process, not only have an impact on the mother's physical comfort, but can also affect the mother's emotional and mental condition. Method: The case study used is a case study in postpartum patients with atrial acupressure intervention. The results of the implementation showed a decrease in the pain scale from 4 to 2. Conclusion: Atrial acupressure therapy is effective in helping to reduce the intensity of spontaneous postpartum pain in Mrs. T. This therapy is able to provide a relaxation effect, increase comfort and help the postpartum recovery process so that it can be used as a non-pharmacological complementary therapy in the nursing care of spontaneous postpartum mothers.