The Effect of Peppermint Aromatherapy on The Incidence of Emesis Gravidarum in The First and Second Trimester Pregnant Women in The Working Area of South Denpasar Public Health Center I, Denpasar City

Abstract

Emesis gravidarum is a condition that can cause weight loss, impaired body metabolism, malnutrition, weakness, and dehydration felt by the mother. Peppermint aromatherapy administered by inhalation can be a therapy that is able to overcome or eliminate nausea and vomiting in the first and second trimesters of pregnant women. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect before and after administering peppermint aromatherapy on the incidence of Emesis gravidarum in the first and second trimesters of pregnant women. This study was pre-experimental research with one group pretest-posttest design. The sampling technique used was accidental sampling consisting of 20 pregnant women in the first and second trimesters. Data was collected using observation sheets and PUQE-24 questionnaires. The results showed that the average value of nausea and vomiting before being administered peppermint aromatherapy was 8.15 (moderate category) and after being administered peppermint aromatherapy was 4.80 (mild category) with a difference of 3.35 and a significance value of 0.001 (p<0.05), statistically there was a significant difference in the mean of nausea and vomiting after being administered peppermint aromatherapy intervention. This study is expected to provide an overview of the importance of maintaining nutrition during pregnancy so that mothers are avoided chronic energy deficiency and prevent the long-term effects of emesis gravidarum. Mothers are expected to be able to independently implement the use of peppermint aromatherapy as an effort to reduce nausea and vomiting by using easily available ingredients.

A Scent-Sational Approach to Patient and Staff Well-Being

“…Peppermint aromatherapy has also shown potential in managing hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition characterized by excessive nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. A pre-experimental study found that peppermint aromatherapy significantly decreased the severity of these symptoms, promoting better health and nutrition during pregnancy [7]. Thus, peppermint aromas, either alone or in combination with other natural aromas like lavender and lemon could offer a safer, readily available alternative to potentially dangerous medication in conditions like hyperemesis gravidarum that require careful management due to their potential impact on both mother and child (foetus).…”