Sosialisasi dan Simulasi Tentang Pemijatan Bayi Untuk Mendukung Tumbuh Kembang Bayi

AbstrakPijat bayi merupakan terapi sentuh paling tua dan paling populer yang dikenal manusia serta salah satu bentuk stimulasi dini yang sangat penting untuk menunjang tumbuh kembang anak. Di Indonesia pelaksanaan pijat bayi di masyarakat dilakukan oleh dukun bayi, dimana pelaksanaanya hanya pada saat bayi sakit. Pijat bayi akan optimal sebagai stimulasi tumbuh kembang jika dilakukan secara rutin saat sehat, bukan pada saat sakit. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman dan praktek tentang pijat bayi kepada masyarakat terkhususnya ibu yang memiliki bayi agar dapat melakukan secara mandiri pijat bayi kepada anaknya. Metode yang digunakan adalah pelatihan dan pendidikan kepada masyarakat dengan sasaran ibu nifas beserta bayinya yang berjumlah 16 orang, dan dilakukan selama 2 hari. Kegiatan pada hari pertama yaitu penyuluhan dengan memberikan pengetahuan tentang pijat bayi dan pengaruhnya terhadap tumbuh kembang bayi, sedangkan hari kedua dilaksanakan pelatian pijat bayi kepada ibu dan bayi dipandu oleh instruktur bersertifikat. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan ibu memiliki pengetahuan yang baik tentang pijat bayi dan pengaruhnya terhadap tumbuh kembang bayi, serta adanya sikap positif dan mampu melakukan secara mandiri pijat bayi di rumah bahkan enjoy bersama bayinya.Kata Kunci: Pijat Bayi, Baby Spa, Tumbuh Kembang, BayiAbstractBaby massage is the oldest and most popular touch therapy known to man and one of the most important forms of early stimulation to support a child's growth and development. In Indonesia, the implementation of infant massage in the community is carried out by traditional birth attendants, where it is only implemented when the baby is sick. Baby massage will be optimal as a stimulation for growth and development if it is done regularly when healthy, not when sick. This service aims to provide understanding and practice of infant massage to the community, especially mothers who have babies so that they can independently massage their babies to their children. The method used is training and education to the community with the target of postpartum mothers and their babies totaling 16 people, and is carried out for 2 days. The activity on the first day was counseling by providing knowledge about baby massage and its effect on infant growth and development, while on the second day, training was held for infant massage for mothers and babies guided by certified instructors. The results of this dedication show that mothers have good knowledge about baby massage and its effect on baby growth and development, as well as a positive attitude and are able to independently massage babies at home and even enjoy them with their babies.Key Word: Baby Massage, Baby Spa, Growth and Development, Baby

‘I would have stayed home if I could manage it alone’; testimony of an Ethiopian mother abandoned by care providers during facility based childbirth: a case report

Background: Every woman is entitled to respectful care during pregnancy and childbirth as a basic human right. However, not all women are being treated equally well. Case presentation: This case study highlights some of the common disrespectful practices that women face. This is a testimony of a 28-year-old mother of two, narrated in her own words. The data were collected during an in-depth interview in November 2019. The interview was conducted in her house and her name has been changed to protect her identity. The interview was audio-taped by a digital voice recorder, later transcribed and translated verbatim from the local language, Amharic, to English.Conclusion: This woman’s story highlights the unfortunate reality for some women. Five themes emerged from her narrative: denial of care, non-consented care, non-dignified care, taking a sick baby home with resentment, and loss of trust of care providers.

Neonatal brain ultrasound training for beginners: Could a head phantom be useful?

Background The traditional method of teaching the technique of neonatal brain ultrasonography is based upon the interaction between the practitioner and the neonate under the supervision of a tutor. This approach has disadvantages in that it may result in a longer imaging examination and the patient may become agitated. As demand for ultrasound services escalates and departments get busier, this often means that the trainee and supervisor are under pressure to work rapidly. Such environments are common but not conducive to the development of adequate skills and competencies. A neonatal head phantom used as part of a dedicated study day could help the beginner to learn basic elements of the ultrasound examination within a safe stress-free environment. It offers the opportunity to repeat the examination as often as the trainee wishes without time pressures and the distraction of a moving and potentially very sick baby. Aim The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a commercial phantom as a means for the practitioner to acquire the fundamental principles of neonatal brain ultrasound. Method A total of 17 participants attending a one day neonatal ultrasound course aimed at beginners were invited to complete a short two-part questionnaire that assessed their perceived improvement in scanning ability before and after using a commercially available head phantom. Results Of the 14 returned questionnaires, the overall perceived understanding, ability and confidence improved and anxiety levels about the procedure fell. The median pre-training score was 9.0 compared with the median post-training score of 12.0 (P = 0.005, Wilcoxon signed-rank test). At least 79% (up to 86%) of participants valued their experience with the phantom and would recommend the course to colleagues. Furthermore, about two-thirds reported that they would like to have additional practise with the phantom. Preliminary data from this study suggest that beginners found the head phantom useful for mastering some of the early skills required for neonatal brain ultrasound examinations, which in turn improved their confidence and reduced anxiety.

A Bite of the Apple

During the pilot study for the Social Support and Pregnancy Outcome project, several shared themes emerged from the stories told by participants. These themes later took shape as systematic patterns during the main project itself. Among these themes are: the unresolved anguish of having a small, sick baby in the past, and the consequent increased anxiety in the next pregnancy; inability to get enough of the right kind of information from medical and midwifery staff; problems of insensitive care; physical and/or emotional and/or financial difficulties with partners; trouble with other relatives; and the task of becoming and being a mother in conditions of poverty. This chapter looks at the way in which these themes emerged in the pilot study, and at other ‘results’ of this stage of the research.

Reminder Control System for Children Medical Care using Smart Phone Application

The research project presents an iPhone application, which may assists in caring for infants. The application primarily helps parents to monitor their infant’s vaccination schedules. In addition, the application is equipped with a medication manager and reminder when caring for a sick baby. Initially, the interfaces were designed using PicsArt application on iPhone. Then, the application was further developed using Xcode.