Family Planning Midwifery Services On Mrs. "A" As a 3-Month Injectable Family Planning Acceptor With Weight Gain At The Bataraguru Health Center

Abstract

Background:Weight gain is one of the side effects that may be experienced by mothers who use 3-month contraceptive injections, making mothers uncomfortable after experiencing weight gain. Objective: This study aims to provide midwifery care to injectable contraceptive users with changes in body weight at the Bataraguru Community Health Center, Baubau City. Subject: Mrs. "A" is a 3-month injection contraceptive user who is experiencing weight gain at Bataraguru Community Health Center, Baubau City. Method: The type of research used is midwifery care management which includes 7 different steps in the form of SOAP. Results: Subjective data, the mother revealed that after using contraceptive injections for 3 months, the acceptor experienced weight gain, with a more significant increase than usual. Patients also report an unusual increase in appetite. Objective data: The mother's general condition is good, with the patient's weight being 70 kg. The patient's vital signs are within normal limits, namely blood pressure 120/80 mmHg, pulse 83 times per minute, body temperature 36.5°C, and respiratory rate 23 times per minute. Management provided: Explaining to the mother about the benefits and side effects that may arise from using Depo Progestin injections, providing counseling to acceptors about the side effects of Depo Medroxy Progesterone Acetate injections. It is recommended that the mother return according to the predetermined schedule to get a repeat injection on the 19th. May 2024. Conclusion: Midwifery care in the Family Planning program for Mrs "A", which uses the monthly injection contraceptive method with increased body weight, has been carried out in accordance with midwifery service standards. Mothers have also been explained about the benefits and possible side effects that can arise from using Depo Progestin injections.