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The Application of Prenatal Yoga as Complementary Care to Improve Reproductive Health and the Well-Being of Pregnant Women Afrilia, Eka Mardiana; Martini, Titin; Musa, Siti Mardhatillah; Lestari, Murni
MSJ : Majority Science Journal Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): MSJ-November
Publisher : PT. Hafasy Dwi Nawasena

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61942/msj.v3i4.483

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This study explores the application of prenatal yoga as a complementary care approach to enhance reproductive health and overall well-being among pregnant women. Pregnancy involves complex physiological and psychological changes that often lead to discomfort, stress, anxiety, and reduced physical mobility. While conventional medical care remains essential for monitoring maternal and fetal health, it often does not fully address the emotional, psychological, and musculoskeletal challenges experienced during pregnancy. This study employs a qualitative descriptive literature review, synthesizing findings from international and national journals, WHO, ACOG, UNICEF, and other clinical guidelines published between 2018 and 2025. The results reveal that prenatal yoga contributes to improved physical comfort, reduced back and pelvic pain, regulated breathing, and enhanced autonomic balance through parasympathetic activation. Psychologically, prenatal yoga reduces stress and anxiety, improves sleep quality, and strengthens emotional bonding between mother and fetus. Furthermore, the integration of prenatal yoga with conventional antenatal care enhances maternal preparedness for childbirth and supports postpartum recovery. However, challenges remain, particularly regarding limited availability of certified prenatal yoga instructors and insufficient awareness among healthcare providers in Indonesia. Overall, prenatal yoga proves to be a safe, effective, and holistic complementary intervention that supports maternal health and aligns with modern reproductive care standards. Its integration into primary healthcare services may significantly improve maternal well-being and promote healthier pregnancy outcomes.
Empowerment of Adolescent Girls in Managing Menstrual Disorders through Communication-Based Complementary Therapy in Sangkanwangi Village, Leuwidamar District, Lebak Regency Afrilia, Eka Mardiana; Ajeng, Atnesia; Kristian, Agus
Nanggroe: Jurnal Pengabdian Cendikia Vol 4, No 10 (2026): January
Publisher : Yayasan Daarul Huda Kruengmane

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18781187

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Menstrual disorders in the form of dysmenorrhea are among the most common reproductive health problems experienced by adolescent girls and have an impact on learning activities, psychological well-being, and overall quality of life. Limited understanding, lack of open communication, and restricted access to youth-friendly health information are barriers to appropriate dysmenorrhea management. This community service program aimed to empower adolescent girls in managing menstrual disorders through complementary therapy based on therapeutic communication. The implementation method applied a community empowerment approach, with therapeutic communication as the primary method, consisting of the pre-interaction, orientation, working, and termination phases. Interventions were delivered through dialogic education, individual counseling, group education sessions, and guided practice of complementary therapies, including warm compresses and acupressure. Therapeutic communication techniques included empathy, active listening, emotional validation, reflection of feelings, clarification, and positive reinforcement. Educational leaflets were used to strengthen health messages. The results demonstrated the establishment of a therapeutic relationship between midwifery professional students and adolescent girls, increased feelings of safety and trust, improved understanding of dysmenorrhea, and enhanced ability among adolescents to independently practice warm compress and acupressure therapies.
Empowerment of Adolescent Girls in Managing Menstrual Disorders through Communication-Based Complementary Therapy in Sangkanwangi Village, Leuwidamar District, Lebak Regency Afrilia, Eka Mardiana; Ajeng, Atnesia; Kristian, Agus
Nanggroe: Jurnal Pengabdian Cendikia Vol 4, No 10 (2026): January
Publisher : Yayasan Daarul Huda Kruengmane

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18781187

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Menstrual disorders in the form of dysmenorrhea are among the most common reproductive health problems experienced by adolescent girls and have an impact on learning activities, psychological well-being, and overall quality of life. Limited understanding, lack of open communication, and restricted access to youth-friendly health information are barriers to appropriate dysmenorrhea management. This community service program aimed to empower adolescent girls in managing menstrual disorders through complementary therapy based on therapeutic communication. The implementation method applied a community empowerment approach, with therapeutic communication as the primary method, consisting of the pre-interaction, orientation, working, and termination phases. Interventions were delivered through dialogic education, individual counseling, group education sessions, and guided practice of complementary therapies, including warm compresses and acupressure. Therapeutic communication techniques included empathy, active listening, emotional validation, reflection of feelings, clarification, and positive reinforcement. Educational leaflets were used to strengthen health messages. The results demonstrated the establishment of a therapeutic relationship between midwifery professional students and adolescent girls, increased feelings of safety and trust, improved understanding of dysmenorrhea, and enhanced ability among adolescents to independently practice warm compress and acupressure therapies.