The Implementation of Lavender Aromatherapy in Maternity Nursing Care to Reduce Pain in Postpartum Mothers After Cesarean Section at Siti Khadijah Mother and Child Hospital
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Lavender Aromatherapy, Nursing Care, Pain, Post Cesarean Section, Numeric Rating ScaleAbstract
and uterus that often causes postoperative pain. Pain may inhibit early mobilization, lactation, and delay maternal recovery. Lavender aromatherapy is a non-pharmacological therapy with relaxation and analgesic effects through stimulation of the limbic system and endorphin release. Objective: To determine the implementation of lavender aromatherapy in reducing pain among postpartum mothers after cesarean section. Methods: This study used a descriptive method with a case study approach through the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Pain intensity was measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) before and after the intervention. Subjects were postpartum mothers on days 1–3 with stable conditions, experiencing moderate to severe pain (scale 6–8), conscious, able to communicate, and willing to participate. Patients with postoperative complications, lavender allergy, or severe respiratory or olfactory disorders were excluded. Results: Lavender aromatherapy administered for ±15–20 minutes reduced pain within the first 30 minutes and the effect lasted up to 8 hours. Pain scores decreased gradually from 6 to 3. Patients reported reduced pain, appeared calmer, and demonstrated improved light mobilization. Conclusion: Lavender aromatherapy can be a safe and practical non-pharmacological intervention to help reduce postoperative pain in postpartum mothers after cesarean section.
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