PSYCHOSOCIAL EDUCATION: STRENGTHENING MIDWIFE'S SUPPORT IN PREVENTING PREGNANCY STRESS AT THE TAMALANREA JAYA HEALTH CENTER
Indonesian Muslim University's novice lecturer service program encourages the empowerment of pregnant women through mental health education, relaxation techniques and psychosocial assistance.
Midwife-Based Psychosocial Support for Pregnancy Stress Prevention at UPT Tamalanrea Jaya Health Center, Makassar City". This activity aims to increase the knowledge and skills of pregnant women in recognizing, preventing and managing stress during pregnancy.
Photo 1. Team of lecturers from the Faculty of Public Health, Indonesian Muslim University together with midwives, health cadres and pregnant women at posyandu in the working area of the UPT Puskesmas Tamalanrea Jaya Makassar City after implementing the PSYCHOSOCIAL EDUCATION program on 20-21 October 2026.
This service activity was carried out by a team of UMI lecturers headed byBd. Melliyana Nurdin, S.ST., M.Keb.,with team membersWan Sulastri Emin, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kes., M.Kepand midwifery students. This program involves midwives, health cadres and pregnant women in the working area of the Tamalanrea Jaya Health Center UPT Makassar City as partners and activity targets.
on physical and biological aspects, such as pregnancy checks, nutritional requirements, and prevention of obstetric complications. Meanwhile, attention to the psychological health of pregnant women still needs to be increased.
psychology during pregnancy, factors that cause stress, signs and symptoms of anxiety, and the impact of stress on the health of the mother and fetus. Participants also receive education about the importance of social support, especially from midwives, husbands, family and the surrounding environment in maintaining mental health during pregnancy. Apart from interactive counseling and group discussions, activities
It is designed with demonstrations of simple relaxation techniques, such as relaxing breathing and strengthening positive thoughts. Participants also receive educational media in the form of leaflets which can be used as an independent guide in recognizing and managing stress during pregnancy. The involvement of midwives and health cadres is one of the main focuses of this program. Midwives don't
It only plays a role in providing pregnancy examination services, but is also expected to be able to provide education, simple counseling and emotional assistance to pregnant women. Meanwhile, health cadres are expected to help with monitoring and provide psychosocial support through posyandu activities and mentoring in the community.
appropriate if necessary. It is hoped that program sustainability can be realized through commitment
Midwives and health cadres to provide assistance and monitor psychological conditions
pregnant women on an ongoing basis. Thus, maternal mental health education does not only take place in community service activities, but can also be part of efforts to improve the quality of maternal health services in the community.
Photo 2. Handing over educational media in the form of leaflets and souvenirs to the Head of Posyandu Cadre in the Working Area of UPTPuskesmas Tamalanrea Jaya Makassar City. It is hoped that the leaflet can be used by midwives, cadres and pregnant women as a guide in recognizing and preventing stress during pregnancy.
Photo 2. Handing over educational media in the form of leaflets and souvenirs to the Head of Posyandu Cadre in the Working Area of UPTPuskesmas Tamalanrea Jaya Makassar City. It is hoped that the leaflet can be used by midwives, cadres and pregnant women as a guide in recognizing and preventing stress during pregnancy.This program is part of the commitment of the Indonesian Muslim University Community Service Institute (LPkM) in implementing the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. Through collaboration between universities and health service facilities, this activity is expected to increase psychosocial health literacy, strengthen women's empowerment, and support the realization of healthy and prosperous mothers and children.
