<![CDATA[Background: Herbal medicines have long been used by pregnant women in Indonesia. However, concerns regarding their safety, standardization, and regulation remain. Objectives: This study aimed to analyze herbal medicine consumption patterns among pregnant women and examine their association with maternal age and reported side effects.Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study included 105 women who had been pregnant within the previous 1-2 years and reported using herbal medicine at Tempel I Primary Health Care Center, Sleman. Data were collected using a structured questionnaires covering maternal characteristics, herbal medicine consumption patterns (frequency, dose, and duration), and reported side effects. Statistical analysis was performed to assess the associations between maternal age and herbal medicine consumption patterns and reported side effects.Results: Most respondents were aged 20–35 years (76.2%), had completed senior high school (59.0%), and practiced exclusive breastfeeding (89.5%). The most commonly consumed herbal products were jamu (46.0%), followed by health supplements (36.0%), standardized herbal medicines (16.0%), and phytopharmaceuticals (2.0%). Overall, 53.3% of respondents were classified as having a high herbal medicine consumption pattern, while 46.7% had a low consumption pattern. Most respondents reported no side effects (63.8%), whereas mild and moderate side effects were reported by 26.7% and 9.5% of respondents, respectively. Maternal age was significantly associated with herbal medicine consumption patterns (p = 0.014). However, no statistically significant association was observed between herbal medicine consumption patterns and reported side effects (p = 0.068).Conclusion: Maternal age was significantly associated with herbal medicine consumption patterns among women who had been pregnant within the previous 1-2 years. However, no statistically significant association was observed with reported side effects. These findings highlight the importance of providing appropriate education on the safe use of herbal medicines during pregnancy.]]>
