JOURNAL OF MIDWIFERY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)

MIDWIFERY CARE FOR A 4 -MONTH-OLD BABY IN JEUMPET VILLAGE, SUB-DISTRICT DARUL IMARAH, THE DISTRICT OF ACEH BESAR IN 2026: Midwifery Care For Children

Nayla NaJwa (Poltekkes Kemenkes Aceh)
Nurlaili Ramli (Poltekkes Kemenkes Aceh)
Fitriani Fitriani (Poltekkes Kemenkes Aceh)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

Background: Infancy is a crucial golden period in determining the quality of a child's growth and development. Optimal healthcare services during infancy are essential to support growth and development and prevent health problems that could impact quality of life in the future. This midwifery management aims to describe the implementation of midwifery care for 4-month-old Baby A in Jeumpet Village, Darul Imarah District, Aceh Besar Regency.Method: A descriptive case study was used, including history-taking, physical examination, growth and development assessment, and evaluation of the baby's basic needs.Result: The assessment results indicated that Baby A was in good general condition, was exclusively breastfed, had age-appropriate growth, and demonstrated developmental milestones for a 4-month-old. The baby was able to lift his head and chest in the prone position, reach for objects, and respond socially to his environment. In addition, the baby had received basic healthcare and immunizations according to the recommended schedule.Conclusion: The midwifery care provided focused on monitoring growth and development, supporting exclusive breastfeeding, providing health education to the family, and stimulating development appropriate to the baby's age. Comprehensive and continuous midwifery care plays an important role in maintaining infant health and supporting optimal growth and development.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jmch

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

The publication in this journal intends to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in midwifery and community health. The Scope of JMCH are: Midwifery Maternal and child health Reproductive Health Nutrition Community ...