Understanding Pathological Labor

Oct 13, 2025 by talynt.org 51 views

Understanding Pathological Labor

Labor is an essential moment in the life of a mother, where the amniotic fluid, baby, and placenta come out of the mother's womb, driven by the mother's own energy. However, the labor process does not always run normally. In some cases, childbirth can be considered pathological. The incidence of pathological labor can be influenced by several factors, including the characteristics of the mother, the state of the baby, and the treatment provided by health workers when labor takes place.

In Indonesia, the maternal mortality rate (MMR) reaches 307 per 100,000 live births, which is higher compared to other ASEAN countries. Mother's death is closely related to pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperal period. In Sari Mutiara Hospital, around 67% of the total 577 births are cases of pathological labor. This figure is much higher than the government's target which stipulates that the incidence of pathological labor in private hospitals should only be 15%. The high incidence of pathological labor in Sari Mutiara Hospital highlights the need for a thorough investigation into the factors contributing to this issue.

Research Purpose and Methodology

This study aims to explore the relationship between mother's characteristics, types of care received, and pathological labor events in Sari Mutiara Hospital in 2007. Using analytical research design and cross-sectional approaches, this study involved 40 samples of mothers giving birth. Data is collected through interviews and patient status, and analyzed univariate, bivariate, and multivariate using logistical regression. The research design and methodology used in this study provide a comprehensive understanding of the factors contributing to pathological labor in Sari Mutiara Hospital.

Research Result

The results of the analysis show that there is no significant relationship between age, education level, and mother's parity with the incidence of pathological labor. However, the behavior of the mother and care received in the phase of stage one to fourth stage has a close relationship with the incidence of pathological labor. Handling that is not optimal as long as each phase in the labor process is one of the causes of increased risk of complications in the mother and fetus. The findings of this study suggest that the behavior of the mother and the quality of care received during labor play a crucial role in determining the outcome of labor.

The Importance of Optimal Care during Labor

The first stage phase, which is the opening of the cervix from 1-10 cm, requires a long time, ranging from 8 to 12 hours. In this situation, it is very important for health workers to be more patient and thorough in providing care. If the delivery assistant, both those who work in hospitals, maternity clinics, private midwife practices, and puskesmas, can implement normal delivery care (APN), it is expected that pathological labor events can be minimized. The implementation of APN requires a thorough understanding of the labor process and the ability to provide optimal care to mothers during labor.

Conclusion

The importance of proper and optimal treatment during labor cannot be ignored. Knowledge of the characteristics of the mother and the type of care received greatly affects the results of labor. Efforts to improve in training of health workers and the application of good care protocols will help reduce pathological labor and improve the safety of mothers and infants. Awareness of the importance of quality care must also be improved, so that every mother who gives birth gets services that are in accordance with the standards. The findings of this study highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to improving the quality of care during labor, including the training of health workers and the implementation of good care protocols.

Implications of the Study

The implications of this study are significant, as they highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to improving the quality of care during labor. The findings of this study suggest that the behavior of the mother and the quality of care received during labor play a crucial role in determining the outcome of labor. Therefore, efforts to improve the quality of care during labor should focus on providing optimal care to mothers during labor, including the implementation of APN. Additionally, the training of health workers and the implementation of good care protocols are essential in reducing pathological labor and improving the safety of mothers and infants.

Recommendations for Future Research

Future research should focus on exploring the factors contributing to pathological labor in other hospitals and settings. Additionally, research should be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of APN in reducing pathological labor and improving the safety of mothers and infants. Furthermore, research should be conducted to identify the factors that influence the behavior of mothers during labor and the quality of care received during labor. By conducting further research, we can gain a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to pathological labor and develop effective strategies for reducing its incidence.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of proper and optimal treatment during labor in reducing pathological labor and improving the safety of mothers and infants. The findings of this study suggest that the behavior of the mother and the quality of care received during labor play a crucial role in determining the outcome of labor. Therefore, efforts to improve the quality of care during labor should focus on providing optimal care to mothers during labor, including the implementation of APN. Additionally, the training of health workers and the implementation of good care protocols are essential in reducing pathological labor and improving the safety of mothers and infants.

Q: What is pathological labor?

A: Pathological labor is a condition where the labor process does not run normally, and can be influenced by several factors, including the characteristics of the mother, the state of the baby, and the treatment provided by health workers when labor takes place.

Q: What is the maternal mortality rate (MMR) in Indonesia?

A: The maternal mortality rate (MMR) in Indonesia reaches 307 per 100,000 live births, which is higher compared to other ASEAN countries.

Q: What is the incidence of pathological labor in Sari Mutiara Hospital?

A: Around 67% of the total 577 births in Sari Mutiara Hospital are cases of pathological labor, which is much higher than the government's target of 15%.

Q: What is the purpose of this study?

A: This study aims to explore the relationship between mother's characteristics, types of care received, and pathological labor events in Sari Mutiara Hospital in 2007.

Q: What is the research design and methodology used in this study?

A: This study uses analytical research design and cross-sectional approaches, involving 40 samples of mothers giving birth. Data is collected through interviews and patient status, and analyzed univariate, bivariate, and multivariate using logistical regression.

Q: What are the findings of this study?

A: The results of the analysis show that there is no significant relationship between age, education level, and mother's parity with the incidence of pathological labor. However, the behavior of the mother and care received in the phase of stage one to fourth stage has a close relationship with the incidence of pathological labor.

Q: What is the importance of optimal care during labor?

A: The first stage phase, which is the opening of the cervix from 1-10 cm, requires a long time, ranging from 8 to 12 hours. In this situation, it is very important for health workers to be more patient and thorough in providing care. If the delivery assistant can implement normal delivery care (APN), it is expected that pathological labor events can be minimized.

Q: What are the implications of this study?

A: The implications of this study are significant, as they highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to improving the quality of care during labor. The findings of this study suggest that the behavior of the mother and the quality of care received during labor play a crucial role in determining the outcome of labor.

Q: What are the recommendations for future research?

A: Future research should focus on exploring the factors contributing to pathological labor in other hospitals and settings. Additionally, research should be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of APN in reducing pathological labor and improving the safety of mothers and infants.

Q: What is the conclusion of this study?

A: In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of proper and optimal treatment during labor in reducing pathological labor and improving the safety of mothers and infants. The findings of this study suggest that the behavior of the mother and the quality of care received during labor play a crucial role in determining the outcome of labor.

Q: What are the key takeaways from this study?

A: The key takeaways from this study are:

The behavior of the mother and the quality of care received during labor play a crucial role in determining the outcome of labor.
Optimal care during labor is essential in reducing pathological labor and improving the safety of mothers and infants.
The training of health workers and the implementation of good care protocols are essential in reducing pathological labor and improving the safety of mothers and infants.
Awareness of the importance of quality care must be improved, so that every mother who gives birth gets services that are in accordance with the standards.