IMPLEMENTASI LOVING MASSAGE SEBAGAI TERAPI PENDUKUNG KESEHATAN IBU HAMIL BERBASIS KOMPLEMENTER DI POSYANDU PELANGI CERIA TAHUN 2025

Abstract

Complementary therapy emphasizes more on boosting the patient's immune system and improving the overall discomfort felt by the mother. Massage is the application of pressure to the body's soft tissues such as skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. One type of massage that is common for pregnant women is loving massage, which is the art of massage implemented on the skin, which is the part of the body that feels the most sensual healing touch or can have an effect on a person's mind and body. Therefore, loving massage is one way to bring health to the body and mind during pregnancy. The purpose of this Community Service activity is to increase the understanding and skills of health cadres and pregnant women in implementing complementary therapy Loving Massage to improve physical fitness and mental health during pregnancy. This activity was carried out on March 21, 2025 at the Pelangi Ceria Posyandu located at Parit H. Husin II. Komp. Department of Transportation 1B, District. Southeast Pontianak, attended by 5 health cadres and 12 pregnant women. The results of this activity showed that the knowledge of health cadres and pregnant women about the benefits of Loving Massage has increased to reduce discomfort in pregnant women. Health cadres and mothers understand and comprehend how to perform Loving Massage to reduce discomfort during pregnancy. Furthermore, cadres and pregnant women are committed to teaching their husbands and other pregnant women about the Loving Massage technique and practicing it at home.