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The Effectiveness of Pregnancy Exercise and Birthing Ball Use on Labor Progress among Pregnant Women Rahmadani, Gita; Rahayu, Tutik; Distinarista, Hernandia
Health Gate Vol 4, No 2 (2026): April, 2026
Publisher : Dewan Pimpinan Daerah Persatuan Perawat Nasional Indonesia Kota Blitar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70111/hg4214

Abstract

Physical unpreparedness, manifestations of anxiety, and pain intensity often hinder labor progress, which in turn escalates the risk of invasive medical interventions. Non-pharmacological approaches, particularly through prenatal exercise activities and the use of birthing balls, are considered to have a positive contribution in optimizing labor mechanisms. This study aims to investigate the efficacy of prenatal exercise and birthing ball education on parameters of smooth labor processes in mothers. The methodology applied was a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group design approach. A total of 62 respondents were involved as samples distributed into the experimental group and the control group. The intervention group received treatment in the form of prenatal exercise and education on the use of birthing balls, while the control group only received standard midwifery care. Data were collected through observations using standardized instruments, which were then analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U statistical test. The analysis results showed a significant difference in the level of smooth labor between the intervention and control groups. Pregnant women who received prenatal exercise and birthing ball education tended to have smoother labors compared to those who did not receive these interventions. It can be concluded that the integration of prenatal exercise and birthing ball education has been proven effective in improving the smoothness of labor. This intervention can be implemented as a safe and beneficial non-pharmacological alternative within maternity nursing care. It is hoped that healthcare practitioners can integrate this program into antenatal care to optimize maternal preparedness for labor.
Co-Authors - Anggorowati Alfina Damayanti Ameliya, Nisa Anna Jumatul Laely Apriliani Yuliani W Apriliani Yulianti Wuriningsih Apriliani Yulianti Wuriningsih Apriliani Yulianti Wuriningsih Apriliani Yulianti Wuriningsih APRILIANI YULIANTI WURININGSIH Apriliani Yulianti Wuriningsih APRILIANI YULIANTI WURININGSIH, APRILIANI YULIANTI Ashbara, Kevin Arielga Biyan Aura Salsabila Wahyu Trisnian Devika Nur Fitriyaningrum Devita Lailatul Ulul Az'mi Diah Ummul Nafisa Dyah Wiji Puspita Sari Dyah Wiji Puspitasari Faradhia, Gheffira Ummi Faridatul Qoidah Fitriyaningrum, Devika Nur Haiya, Nutrisia Nu'im Herry Susanto Husna, Lukluk Nihayatul Ida Ayu Putu Sri Widnyani Ida Puspitasari Iin Indriani Iskim Luthfa Junitha Sari Tambane Kurnia Wijayanti Laely, Anna Jumatul Liana Aldayana Mahyudin, Amnan Alfasya Ibnu Mardiyono, Mardiyono Meidiana Dwidiyanti Monalisa Palalangan, Monalisa Palalangan Muharifin, Eko Nanda Adi Utami Neysa Khanifatun Nabila Nisa, Ainun Awaliatun Nopi Nur Khasanah Nopi Nur Khasanah Nur Sri Tuti Nur Uliasari, Silvia Nurul Qomariyah Nutrisia Nu’im Haiya Rahmadani, Gita Raihana Nazifa Salsabila Reginald, Muhammad Alvin Rohmania, Widya Lailatur Ruhmiati, Asih Satriani Sikala Setyaningrum, Eva Silvianasari, Firly Nur Sindi Afrinza Dewi Sitepu, Mutiara Nadya Putri Siti Aminah Siti Naimatul Arifah Sofro, Muchlis Achsan Udji Sri Wahyuni Sri Wahyuni Sri Wahyuni Todingan, Asriani TUTIK RAHAYU Tutik Rahayu Tutik Rahayu Tutik Rahayu Tutik Rahayu Uly, Rizkiyah Dewi Widya Ayu Christiani Wuriningsih, Apriliyani Yulianti Yoelanda Anestasya Putri Widodo Yulianti Wuriningsih, Apriliani Zahroh, Intan