Edukasi dan Praktik Senam Hamil sebagai Upaya Persiapan Fisik dan Psikologis Menjelang Persalinan di Desa Gegelang

Abstract

Pregnancy is a crucial phase that requires both physical and psychological readiness, particularly in facing the delivery process. High levels of pre-labor anxiety, especially among primiparous mothers, can negatively impact the mother's emotional state and fetal development. This community service program aims to improve the knowledge and skills of pregnant women regarding the importance of pregnancy exercise in Gegelang Village, West Lombok Regency. The implementation methods included health education and direct demonstrations of pregnancy exercise practices. Through this intervention, participants were educated that pregnancy exercises offer clinical benefits, such as training breathing techniques, strengthening pelvic and abdominal muscles, practicing proper pushing techniques, and providing relaxation effects that can alleviate fear during labor. The results indicated a significant increase in understanding and the enthusiasm of pregnant women to practice the exercises independently at home. In conclusion, pregnancy exercise education effectively equips expectant mothers with physical and mental readiness, which is expected to facilitate a smoother delivery process and optimize maternal and infant well-being.