The Effect of Mixed-Fruit Juice on Uterine Contractions and Cervical Dilatation During the First Stage of Delivery

Abstract

Energy imbalance in delivery can inhibit the action of glycolytic enzymes and interfere with chemical reactions in muscle cells. These nuisances may interfere with uterine contractions that obstruct cervical dilatation. Therefore, mothers require a nutritional alternative which is practical, generates energy quickly and supplies glucose needed for uterine contractions. These can be fulfilled with a mixed-fruit juice beverage. Mixed-fruit juice consists of fruits, Tunisian dates, honey, and red beans. This study aims to analyze the effect of the mixed-fruit extract on uterine contraction and cervical dilatation during the first stage of delivery. This study used a randomized controlled trial design. The target population was all the mothers who would give birth in Bandung city in March−April 2017. The samples of this study were the gravida <4 who would give birth at the Pelayanan Obstetri Neonatal Emergensi Dasar/PONED (Basic Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care/BEONC) Puskesmas (Public Health Center) Ibrahim Ajie, Puter, Garuda, Pagarsih, and Padasuka, consisting of 30 subjects as the treatment group and other 30 subjects as the control group. Uterine contractions and cervical dilatation were measured clinically and recorded on partograph. The analysis of data was done using the chi-square test, independent t test, and Mann-Whitney test. The results showed that there was the effect of mix-juice on the frequency, the duration and the intensity of uterine contractions and cervical dilatation with p value<0.05 and relative risk (RR) values respectively of 1.3, 3.3, 2.6, 1.7. In conclusion, consuming mixed-fruit juice during the first stage of delivery give an impact on the progress of uterine contractions and cervical dilatation.

Carbohydrate Content in Date Milk Juice (Phoenix dactylifera L.) to Facilitate Childbirth

“…The results of research by Martasari et al, (2019), combined dates into a mix-juice with a mixture of fruit, Tunisian dates, honey and red beans, which was given to 30 mothers giving birth during the first stage of the latent phase. The results showed that giving mixed date juice during the first stage of labor had an effect on the progress of uterine contractions and cervical opening.…”

Intervention of Kusuma Milk-Shake Drink on Cervical Dilatation and Duration of Labor: Experience from Bengkulu, Indonesia

“…18 Inadequate uterine activity is considered to be the cause of the increasing number of abnormal labor. 7,21 Thus, other interventions should be highly considered before cesarean delivery is resorted to for the management of non-progressive labor. 6,20 Interestingly, previous research has shown that dates are high in prostaglandins.…”

“…5,6 Energy imbalance during labor can inhibit the action of glycolytic enzymes and interfere with chemical reactions in muscle cells, resulting in the inhibition of muscle contraction and cervical dilatation. 7 Weak uterine contractions or inadequate contractions are caused by non-smooth labor. 8,9 One of the non-pharmacological therapies to trigger the performance of the oxytocin hormone and accelerate the first stage of labor is to consume fresh dates (Phoenix Dactylifera), 7 which have important nutrients.…”

“…7 Weak uterine contractions or inadequate contractions are caused by non-smooth labor. 8,9 One of the non-pharmacological therapies to trigger the performance of the oxytocin hormone and accelerate the first stage of labor is to consume fresh dates (Phoenix Dactylifera), 7 which have important nutrients. The sugar content in dates can be directly absorbed by the body.…”

“…12 Ideal nutrition for women during pregnancy and childbirth should be in the form of foods that are high in carbohydrates, high in calories, and low in residue, as well as in liquid or semisolid form. 7,17 Therefore, the aim of the study was to analyze the effect of Kusuma's milkshake drink on women during pregnancy until delivery, particularly related to cervical dilatation and duration of labor.…”