EFFECT OF BL32 ACUPRESSURE AND LAVENDER AROMATHERAPY ON
LABOR PAIN INTENSITY
Veryudha Eka Prameswari.
Indra Yulianti Faculty of Health Sciences University Bina Sehat PPNI Mojokerto Corresponding Email : veryudhaekap@gmail.
ABSTRACT
Keywords Mothers about to give birth experience pain due to uterine contractions that initiate the labor process.
Efforts to reduce the intensity of pain in mothers giving birth include acupressure therapy at the BL 32 point and lavender The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Acupressure Therapy (BL.
and Lavender Aromatherapy on reducing the intensity of labor pain.
The study was conducted on August 27 - October 7.
The research method used was a pre-experimental method in one group with a pre-test and post-test.
The population of this study was mothers giving birth in the first stage.
The sampling technique used Accidental Sampling, the number of respondents was 16 people.
The results showed that all pain scales before being given acupressure at the BL 32 point and lavender aromatherapy 06 and after being given massage at the BL 32 point and lavender aromatherapy were 7.
The results of the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test showed A = 0.
00, so it can be concluded that there is an effect of giving acupressure at point BL 32 and lavender aromatherapy on the intensity of labor
INTRODUCTION
Childbirth is a significant experience for a woman.
While it can be exhilarating, that joy can quickly turn into anxiety and pain as contractions become more intense.
(Dr.
Mardiana Ahmad.
Hamdiah Ahmad, dkk, 2.
Labor pain is a physiological phenomenon experienced by mothers prior to delivery.
Labor pain occurs due to uterine contractions, which cause cervical dilation and thinning, and uterine ischemia caused by contractions of the myometrial arteries.
BL 32 Point.
Lavender Aromathera py.
Labor Pain (Pratiwi.
Dian, 2.
Excessive pain can cause anxiety, which can trigger the (Sholehkah keke susilowati, lisa trina artyn dkk, 2.
Based on the research results from Setiawardari, with the theme of the effectiveness of acupressure points BL 32 and Li 4 on the level of labor pain, the results of the pre-test labor pain were 7.
23, and the post-test labor pain was 2.
It can be concluded that the acupressure method of International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Science (IJNMS).
Volume 9.
Issue 3.
December 2025 BL 32 and LI 4 points is effective on the level of labor pain in the first stage of the active phase.
Although several studies have examined BL32 acupressure or lavender aromatherapy independently, research combining both interventionsAiespecially at the primary midwifery practice levelAi remains limited.
Therefore, this study offers novelty by evaluating the combined effect of BL32 aromatherapy in reducing labor pain among mothers in the first stage of active labor at TPMB Diana.
(Setiawardari, dkk, 2.
from August 27 to October 7, 2025.
Data collection used a pain scale observation Mothers about to give birth experience pain and discomfort due to uterine contractions that initiate labor.
During labor, most women will experience Each person will respond differently to the same stimulus, depending on their pain If labor pain is not managed properly, it can increase anxiety levels and affect the labor process.
(Nurul Uswatun Chasanah.
Tetty Rihardhini, dkk, 2.
Efforts to reduce pain intensity in laboring mothers can be done using acupressure therapy at point BL 32 and lavender aromatherapy.
Lavender aroma is a therapeutic action that is useful for improving the physical and psychological (Siti Nurkhasanah.
SST.
,M.
Keb.
CH, 2.
Physically, it is good for reducing pain, while psychologically, it can relax the mind and reduce tension when facing labor.
Aromatherapy is part of many nonpharmacological methods.
(Dr.
Mardiana Ahmad.
Hamdiah Ahmad, dkk, 2.
Some practitioners believe that acupressure on the Bladder 32 (BL.
point can induce contractions and reduce the intensity of labor pain.
(Aliah.
Nur, dkk.
RESULTS Table 1.
Frequency Distribution of Age of Mothers Giving Birth at TPMB Diana Keb.
Age
20-35 Year
81,25
>35 Year
18,75
Total Based on table 1 above, of the 16 respondents, the majority of respondents were aged 20-35 years, namely 13 respondents .
Table 2.
Average Pain Scale of the First Stage of Active Phase Before Acupressure Therapy at the Cilio Point (BL.
and Lavender Aroma Therapy at TPMB Diana S.
Keb.
Mini
Varia Me
mum- Confidence Interval
Pain
Scale
8,56-9,44
Based on Table 2 above, the average results of the pain scale for the first stage of labor in the active phase before being given ciliary point acupressure therapy (BL.
and lavender aromatherapy were 9.
00 with an SD of 0.
816, and the pain scale was included in the category of severe, uncontrolled pain.
METHOD
The design used in this study was a Quasi-Experiment with One Group PreTest-Post-Test.
The population in this study were mothers giving birth in the active phase of the first stage.
The sampling technique used was accidental sampling, with 16 respondents giving birth.
It was carried out International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Science (IJNMS).
Volume 9.
Issue 3.
December 2025 Table 3.
Average Pain Scale of the First Stage of Active Phase After Acupressure Therapy at the Cilio Point (BL.
and Lavender Aromatherapy at TPMB Diana Keb.
Mini
Varia Me S mum- Confidence an D maxi
Interval
Pain
Scale
6,33-7,33
Based on Table 3 above, the average results of the pain scale for the first stage of labor in the active phase after being given ciliary point acupressure therapy (BL.
and lavender aromatherapy were 6.
90 with an SD of 0.
92, and the pain scale was included in the category of moderate pain and controlled severe pain.
Table 4.
Average Pain Scale of the First Stage of Active Phase Before and After Acupressure Therapy at the Cilio Point (BL.
and Lavender Aroma Therapy at TPMB Diana S.
Keb.
Selis Pain
Me ih
Scale
Rera
Pain
0,000
Scale
1 9,0
Before Therap
Pain
Scale
1 6,9
After Therap Based on Table 4 above, the results show that the average before being given ciliary point acupressure therapy (BL.
and Lavender Aroma Therapy is 9.
00 with SD 816, and the average after being given ciliary point acupressure therapy (BL.
and Lavender Aroma Therapy is 6.
90 with SD The results of the Wilcoxon statistical test.
P = 0.
So it can be concluded that there is an effect of giving the ciliary point.
DISCUSSION
Childbirth experience for a woman.
The long process of labor begins with the signs of labor, dilation, and delivery of the product of conception.
requires the mother to be physically and mentally prepared for a smooth and Complementary therapies are widely used to minimize discomfort experienced by mothers during labor, with the primary goal of increasing maternal comfort and reducing labor trauma.
(Novi Anggraeni.
Linda Yanti, dkk, 2.
Childbirth experience for a woman.
While it can be exhilarating, that joy can quickly turn into anxiety and pain as contractions become more intense.
(Dr.
Mardiana Ahmad.
Hamdiah Ahmad, dkk, 2.
Labor pain is a physiological phenomenon experienced by mothers prior to delivery.
Labor pain occurs due to uterine contractions, which cause cervical dilation and thinning, and uterine ischemia caused by contractions of the myometrial arteries (Pratiwi.
Dian, 2.
Excessive pain can cause anxiety, which can trigger the (Sholehkah keke susilowati, lisa trina artyn dkk, 2.
Based on the research obtained that the average pain scale of the first stage of the active phase before being given acupressure therapy at the ciliao point (BL.
and lavender aromatherapy was 9.
00 with a scale value of 8-9 in the category of moderate pain and controlled severe pain.
And the average pain scale of the first stage of the active phase after being given acupressure therapy at the ciliao point (BL.
and lavender aromatherapy was 6.
90 with a scale value of 5-8 in the category of moderate pain and controlled severe pain.
The results of the Wilcoxon statistical test P = 0.
So it can be concluded that there is an effect of giving acupressure therapy at the ciliao point (BL.
and lavender aromatherapy on reducing the intensity of labor pain.
Efforts to reduce pain intensity in laboring mothers can be done using acupressure therapy at point BL 32 and lavender aromatherapy.
Lavender aroma is a therapeutic action that is useful for International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Science (IJNMS).
Volume 9.
Issue 3.
December 2025 improving the physical and psychological condition of laboring mothers.
(Siti Nurkhasanah.
SST.
Keb.
CH, 2.
Physically, it is good for reducing pain, while psychologically, it can relax the mind and reduce tension in facing labor.
Aromatherapy is part of many nonpharmacological methods.
(Dr.
Mardiana Ahmad.
Hamdiah Ahmad, et al.
, 2.
Acupressure on the Bladder 32 (BL.
Some practitioners believe that the BL32 point can induce contractions and reduce the intensity of labor pain.
(Aliah.
Nur, dkk, 2.
CONCLUSIONS (Tidak perlu menuliskan kesimpulan dan saran cukup ditulis dalam satu poin kesimpulan tanpa penomora.
Reducing the intensity of pain during labor can be done by administering acupressure therapy, namely acupressure at the ciliao point (BL .
with lavender In the study, it was found that the average pain scale of the Active Phase I Stage Before being given Acupressure Therapy at the ciliao point (BL.
and Aliah.
Nur, dkk.
Buku Ajar.
Komplementer Kebidanan.
Mahakarya Citra Utama : Jakarta.
Dr.
Mardiana Ahmad.
Hamdiah Ahmad, .
Penatalaksanaan Nyeri Persalinan Non Farmakologi.
CV.
Sarnu Untung: Jawa Tengah.
Novi Anggraeni.
Linda Yanti, dkk.
Buku Ajar Asuhan Kebidanan Komplementer.
PT Sonpedia Publishing Indonesia: Jambi.
Nurul Uswatun Chasanah.
Tetty Rihardhini, .
Efektifitas Terapi Akupresur titik BL32 untuk mengurangi nyeri pinggang pada ibu hamil trimester i di puskesmas modung bangkalan.
Seminar Nasional Hasil Riset dan Pengabdian.
Lavender Aromatherapy, was 9.
00 with a scale value of 8-9 in the category of moderate pain and controlled severe pain.
And the average pain scale of the Active Phase I Stage After being given Acupressure Therapy at the ciliao point (BL.
and Lavender Aromatherapy, was 6.
90 with a scale value of 5-8 in the category of moderate pain and controlled severe pain.
The results of the Wilcoxon statistical test.
P = 0.
So it can be concluded that there is an effect of administering Acupressure Therapy at the ciliao point (BL.
and Lavender Aromatherapy on reducing the intensity of labor pain.
Efforts to reduce the intensity of pain in laboring mothers can be done by using one of them, namely acupressure therapy at the BL 32 point and lavender aromatherapy.
Lavender aroma is a therapeutic action that is useful in improving the physical and psychological condition of mothers in labor.
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