MIDWIFERY CARE FOR NORMAL PREGNANT WOMEN NY. Z 29 YEARS OLD G2P1A0 18+4 WEEKS PREGNANT WITH THE FOCUS ON THE INTERVENTION OF DECION THERAPY GREEN BETEL LEAVES TO REDUCE WHITENING AT PUSKESMAS GODONG I

Abstract

Background: According to the Indonesian Health Profile (2016), in Indonesia one of the common problems in pregnant women is vaginal discharge up to 16%, vaginal discharge caused by candida bacteria 53%, trichomonas 3.1%, and bacteria 40.1%. Based on searching data obtained from the Grobogan District Health Office (2022 - 2023) there were 20653 pregnant women, in January - March 2023 there were 9849, and pregnant women who experienced vaginal discharge in the working area of the Godong 1 Health Center in the second trimester of pregnancy totaled 178 pregnant women.Methodology:descriptive research using a case study approach and a research mindset using Varney's 7 stepsResults:After midwifery care was carried out for 7 days in the form of intervention by administering green betel leaf decoction therapy, it was found that the vaginal discharge that the mother experienced had reduced.Conclusion: The vaginal discharge problem experienced by respondents has been resolved, and it can be concluded that green betel leaf decoction therapy is very effective in reducing vaginal discharge. Keywords: pregnancy, vaginal discharge, green betel leaf