Comprehensive Obstetric Clinic Practice: Practice FootbathTreatment for Post Sectio Caesarea Pain and Blood Pressure in Srikandi Room Suradadi Hospital Tegal Regency

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Childbirth is something that pregnant women look forward to. Childbirth can go smoothly normal or abnormal birth with procedures such as cesarean section. Side effects that occur after undergoing surgery are painful reactions felt by the patient, often causing the patient to get sick. Common treatments for pain relief after sectio caesarean section with pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Objective: Conducting Holistic Midwifery Care for Postpartum Sectio Caesarea Mothers  Based on Holistic Care, namely Footbath Therapy or Warm Water Foot Soak. Method: Descriptive research using the case study method. Results: The level of pain before the application of footbath treatment in both respondents was classified as a controlled weight category. Meanwhile, the level of pain after the application of foot bath therapy was carried out, the level of pain in both respondents was classified as moderate anxiety. Changes in blood pressure after soaking the feet with warm water in post-sectio caesarean (SC) mothers are related to the relaxing effect caused by the therapy. Where warm water causes the blood vessels in the legs to dilate (vasodilation). It helps to increase blood flow to the lower extremities, which can reduce peripheral resistance and lower blood pressure. Discussion: The foot bath therapy method is a non-pharmacological method, cheap and easy to do by patients and families at home. An individual's perception of pain is influenced by several factors, including past experiences and sensitivity to pain. Warm water helps improve blood circulation, which can promote the efficient return of venous blood to the heart. It can reduce the load on the heart and help in lowering blood pressure.