Journal of Midwifery Science: Basic and Applied Research
Vol 5, No 1 (2023): Juli 2023

Complementary Therapy to The Mental Health of Postpartum Mothers

Noviyati Rahardjo Putri (Midwifery Program, Faculty of Medicine, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jul 2023

Abstract

Postpartum mothers can experience positive and negative emotional changes. Mother's positive emotions include joy, happiness, satisfaction while negative emotions include anxiety, frustration, confusion, sadness and guilt in undergoing role changes. Therapy is needed to shape the mother's coping skills in dealing with emotional changes during the puerperium, one of which is complementary therapy. The aim of the study was to analyze various scientific literacy related to complementary therapies given with the aim of maintaining the health of postpartum mothers. This research method is a literature review. Data is accessed from various database sources; Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, Sage Pud, ProQuest in the period 2013 to 2023. The main topic search keywords are; complementary therapy, mental health and postpartum period. The results of this study concluded that complementary therapies in the form of intervention music, laughter therapy, yoga, therapeutic touch, acupressure, reflexology, massage, aromatherapy and herbal therapy statistically can improve women's mental health in the postpartum period. In the future, interventions with complementary therapies can be used on a larger research sample scale.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JOMISBAR

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health Other

Description

Journal of Midwifery Science: Basic and Applied Research is a journal publish original research papers, review articles and case studies focused on : Midwifery, Managemen and Health ...