Progress of Labor Onset with Combination of Pregnancy Massage and Acupressure

Abstract

Objective: To investigate effectiveness of complementary therapy combination pregnancy massage and acupressure on the onset of labor in primigravida pregnant women. Methods: The population was pregnant women in all regions of Pekalongan Regency at more than 39 weeks' gestation, using random cluster sampling. Data collect use an observation sheet to measure the start time of labor and also check the implementation of massage and acupressure in pregnancy. Treatment was carried out every 2-3 days from 39 weeks of gestation until labor occurs. This study was quantitative quasi-experimental with control group design with a cohort approach. Result: The results of the bivariate analysis showed that there were significant differences in the onset of childbirth in the intervention group with the control group (p-value; 0.003; CI -8.59 - (- 2.07)). It was concluded that complementary therapy combined therapy of pregnancy massage and acupressure could be used as an alternative therapy to prevent overdue pregnancy. Conclusion: These findings confirm that complementary therapy combination pregnancy massage and acupressure could faster the onset of labor.