THE ROLE OF THE MIDWIFER IN PROVIDING EDUCATION ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF PREGNANCY EXERCISES AT THE PATTINGALLOANG HEALTH CENTER

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy exercise is exercise that is done to prepare and train the muscles so that they can be used to function optimally in normal childbirth. Pregnancy exercise is very important for pregnant women to do after 22 weeks of pregnancy. Pregnancy exercise aims to relax or to prepare the pregnant woman mentally and physically. Objective: The aim of this research is to determine the role of midwives in providing education about the benefits of pregnancy exercise. Method: The method used was descriptive with a sampling technique, namely accidental sampling with a sample size of 31 respondents at the Pattingalloang Makassar Community Health Center. Result: The results of this study showed that there were 21 respondents who played a good role in providing education about the benefits of pregnancy exercise with a percentage of (67.7%) and 10 respondents who played a sufficient role in providing education about the benefits of pregnancy exercise with a percentage of (32.3%). Conclusion: The conclusion is that there is a need to increase the role of midwives in providing counseling about the benefits of pregnancy exercise for pregnant women.