The Relationship Between Pregnancy Exercises and the Duration of Labor of Mothers in the Second Stage of In-Partuation at the UPTD of the Telang Siong Community Health Center
Keywords:
Antenatal Exercise, Labor Duration, Maternal Health, Pregnancy Exercise, Senam HamilAbstract
The second stage of labor is a critical phase that can affect maternal and neonatal outcomes. Prolonged second-stage labor is associated with increased risk of perineal trauma, fetal distress, and maternal fatigue. Antenatal exercise, or pregnancy exercise (senam hamil), is a non-pharmacological intervention recommended to improve maternal physical fitness and potentially facilitate labor. Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between antenatal exercise and the duration of the second stage of labor among inpartu mothers at UPTD Puskesmas Telang Siong. Methods: An analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted among 30 inpartu mothers. Data on maternal characteristics, antenatal exercise frequency, and duration of the second stage of labor were collected through structured interviews and medical record reviews. The relationship between exercise and labor duration was analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Chi-square test. Results: The mean duration of the second stage of labor was 72.5 ± 21.3 minutes. Mothers who participated in regular antenatal exercise (≥3 times per week) experienced shorter second-stage labor compared to those who exercised irregularly. Statistical analysis showed a significant relationship between regular antenatal exercise and reduced duration of the second stage (χ² = 7.12, p = 0.029). Conclusion: Regular antenatal exercise is significantly associated with shorter duration of the second stage of labor. Integration of structured pregnancy exercise programs into routine prenatal care at primary health care centers may enhance maternal readiness and labor efficiency.
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