Prenatal Education Process Based on Local Wisdom in Indonesia

Abstract

The pregnant activities, namely, the existence of classes for pregnant, can add insight and knowledge about pregnancy, pregnancy care, childbirth, and postpartum through educational counseling conducted by competent health workers. During the pregnancy, the women should remain in harmony with others to avoid stress, and the most important point is to always consume nutritious food for health. Good behavioral education for pregnant women includes social accommodation, forming friendships with family and neighbors, helping others, and tending to control emotions during pregnancy. Nutritional education during pregnancy includes knowledge about nutritional issues for pregnant women, how to consume nutritious foods and drinks, and the benefits of nutrition for mothers and fetuses. All pregnant women studied used a Sanro (shaman) to accompany them during pregnancy until delivery, even though there were medical personnel. Local wisdom becomes part of the approach in childbirth, to accompany them during pregnancy until delivery, even though there are health workers. Prenatal education models are still used by the pregnant women, especially in rural areas of Indonesia.