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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): International Journal of Healthcare and Education

The Effect of Hypnobirthing on Fetal Head Presentation in Third Trimester Pregnant Women in Karawang Regency

Submitted
June 26, 2025
Published
2025-06-30

Abstract

Background: Optimal fetal positioning, particularly head presentation, is crucial for safe and uncomplicated vaginal delivery. Non-pharmacological techniques such as hypnobirthing have gained attention for their potential to influence maternal relaxation and facilitate favorable fetal positions.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of hypnobirthing on the position of the fetus in head presentation among third trimester pregnant women at PMB Lindawati, Karawang Regency.

Methods: A quasi-experimental study with a post-test only one-group design was conducted. The study population comprised 74 pregnant women, and a total of 30 third trimester respondents who visited PMB Lindawati during February–March 2023 were included as the sample. Data were analyzed using dependent t-test to examine the effect of hypnobirthing on fetal head presentation.

Results: Prior to the hypnobirthing intervention, the majority of fetuses were already in the head presentation position (n = 25; 83.3%).

Conclusion: The findings indicate that hypnobirthing has a positive effect on promoting head presentation in third trimester pregnant women. This suggests hypnobirthing may serve as a supportive approach to enhance maternal-fetal outcomes during the final stage of pregnancy.

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