Midwifery Care For Newborns In Baby "R" With Low Birth Weight (Lbw)

Abstract

Background: According to World Organization Health (WHO, 2019), Low birth weight (LBW) babies are those who weigh less than 2500 grams at birth. LBW babies are at a higher risk of dying within the first 28 days of life. Additionally, as they grow, LBW babies also have a greater risk of experiencing stunting and intellectual delays, which can pose a threat to the quality of human resources in the future. The purpose of this research is to provide midwifery care for low birth weight (LBW) newborns at the Wolio Health Center in 2024. The research method used in this study is the 7 steps of Varney and SOAP, which include basic data collection, basic data interpretation, identification of actual and potential problems, immediate action, care planning, implementation, and evaluation. The results of this study discuss a case of a low birth weight baby, whose management proceeded smoothly without any obstacles. The management steps for Ms. "R"'s baby included maintaining the baby's body temperature, monitoring nutrition, periodic weight measurements, infection prevention, and providing counseling to the mother regarding breastfeeding. Conclusion: The process of resolving obstetric issues was carried out through an assessment involving monitoring and data analysis of Ms. "R"'s baby with low birth weight (LBW) at the Wolio Health Center, Baubau City in 2024. During one day at the health center and two home visits, it was found that the baby's weight increased from 2300 grams to 2550 grams, reaching the normal range. The baby's vital signs are also within the normal range. All findings and actions taken on Mrs. "R"'s baby have been documented, and no discrepancies between theory and the case conditionswerefound.