Kelas Hypnobirthing Sebagai Mind-Body And Interventions: Study Kualitatif Di Puskesmas Rawat Inap Kota Yogyakarta

Abstract

Background: The number of pregnant women experiencing anxiety tends to increase. It affects both maternal
and fetal outcome, physically and mentally health of the fetus. Hypnobirthing is a mind-body intervention to reduce
anxiety, fear, panic, and tension during pregnancy and childbirth.
Objective: To explore perception or hypnobirthing response as mind-body intervention in preparing for labor and
birth.
Method: Qualitative design with phenomenology strategy, done with in-depth interview technique. The qualitative
sample was conducted by purposive sampling on 17 informants. The research was conducted in Mergangsan,
Jetis, and Tegalrejo District of Yogyakarta City from January to April 2014, analyzing qualitative data with content
analysis.
Results: Class hypnobirthing reduces pain, shortens labor stage I and stage II, lowers feelings of tension, worries
bad, fear, nervous, anxious, hesitant, worried and confused, and increase feelings of satisfaction, self-confidence,
relaxed, meaningful, steady and happy.
The success of hypnobirthing in reducing anxiety is influenced by family support, birthplace comfort, relaxation
facilities, and disturbance of tranquility
Conclusion: hypnobirthing participants feel fulfilled their physical, emotional and spiritual needs during pregnancy
and childbirth
Keywords: The class hypnobirthing, childbirth anxiety