F Facial Acupressure To Reduce Anxiety Symptoms In The Postpartum Period
Keywords:
Facial acupressure, Anxiety, Post PartumAbstract
After giving birth, mothers will face many challenges with new roles, if mothers cannot adapt to the changes that occur can cause anxiety to psychological disorders, one of which is postpartum depression which affects mothers and babies, such as poor attachment of mothers and babies in emotional and cognitive development of children. Objective: Perform complementary facial acupressure therapy on Mrs. A to reduce anxiety in the postpartum period Method used case study with facial acupressure intervention carried out for 2 weeks post partum Results: after an intervention in the form of facial acupressure for 15 minutes each postpartum visit Mrs. A's Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) score decreased, even in 2 weeks post partum EPDS score to 1 from the initial score of 9. Conclusion: Facial acupressure can be an alternative to relieve anxiety during postpartum stress that is carried out in facial acupressure is useful for sending signals that balance the nervous system or release chemicals such as endorphins that reduce pain and stress, bring relaxation and support the healing process in all other systems.
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