Experiences of Pregnant Women in Overcoming Anxiety Facing the Childbirth Process by Attending Hypno Prenatal Class
Rina Nursanti¹ ⃰, Eprila², Muhamad Taswin³
¹ Department of Midwifery Poltekkes Ministry of Health Palembang, Indonesia
² Department of Midwifery Poltekkes Ministry of Health Palembang, Indonesia
³ Department of Health Analysis Poltekkes Ministry of Health Palembang, Indonesia
Abstract
Every pregnant woman is waiting for her childbirth moment. However, anxiety, fear, and pressure are often occurred during labor. They cannot escape the anxiety. These anxiety and fear can cause the uterus and may be obstructed so that labor can be interrupted. When labor is settled calmly and comfortably, the body naturally will release a soothing hormone. The purpose of this study is to delve into the anxiety of pregnant women facing this stage in the Hypno Prenatal Class. The study was using qualitative methods. The data collection techniques were using in-depth interviews and observations, then the data were analyzed by the NVivo 12 program. The interviewees were Primigravida pregnant women who attended the Hypno Prenatal Class. The conclusion is, they were too fearful to face the labor process. Because they got several negative informations about childbirth, no companions during the labor, difficulty in pregnancy and fear of giving birth to a disabled baby. The interviewees also felt the benefits of the Hypno Prenatal Class., because they had been looking for ways to overcome anxiety and get positive information about the delivery process.
Keywords: woman pregnant; anxiety; hypno prenatal class
Topic: MATERNAL, NEONATAL, AND CHILD HEALTH