Kompres Dingin dan Aromaterapi Lavender untuk Mengurangi Nyeri pada Luka Perineum di TPMB Diana Yulita Aryani Tahun 2026

Abstract

The puerperium begins after the birth of the placenta and ends when the reproductive organs return to their normal state. Perineal wounds are injuries that occur in the perineal area. In the world, 50-60% of mothers who give birth vaginally will experience perineal suture wounds. In 2017, in Indonesia, 60% of mothers experienced perineal sutures during childbirth, of which 30% were episiotomies, and 35% were vaginal sutures caused by natural birth due to perineal tears. In handling it, namely with a cold compress to relieve pain and reduce the activity of muscle nerve endings, and aromatherapy, which can release endorphin hormones to relieve pain and emotional imbalance. To determine the effectiveness of cold compresses and lavender aromatherapy to reduce perineal wound pain. This research used a case study design to uncover the truth. Type of quantitative research. The facts of this study were obtained through interviews, observation and documentation. Respondents of this study were 3 postpartum women with spontaneous labour without a history of complications according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The application showed that before the application of cold compresses and lavender aromatherapy, all respondents (100%) experienced moderate pain. After applying cold compresses and lavender aromatherapy, 20 respondents (66.7%) experienced moderate pain, and 10 respondents (33.3%) experienced mild pain, so that all respondents (100%) experienced a decrease in pain. The application of cold compresses and lavender aromatherapy effectively reduces perineal wound pain.