THE APPLICATION OF FOOT MASSAGE AND WARM WATER SOAK WITH GALANGAL ON LEG EDEMA IN THIRD TRIMESTER PREGNANT MOTHER WITH HYPERVOLEMIA

Abstract

Background: Edema is the accumulation of fluid in the extracellular space, occurring due to fluid shifting from inside to outside the cells. Edema is caused by water retention and increased venous pressure in the legs, as well as uterine compression that obstructs venous return, leading to physiological edema and ultimately resulting in hypervolemia. A safe complementary therapy to address hypervolemia in third-trimester pregnant women is the application of foot massage and warm water soak mixed with galangal, performed once for a duration of 20 minutes for five consecutive days.Objective: To determine the application of foot massage and warm water soak in overcoming hypervolemia in patients with leg edema at Technical implementation Unit South Gunungsitoli Public Health Center.Method: This scientific paper used a descriptive case study, with the subjects being 2 third-trimester pregnant women with hypervolemia characterized by leg edema at Technical implementation Unit South Gunungsitoli Public Health Center, Gunungsitoli City. Results: After five days of applying foot massage and warm water soak mixed with galangal to Ms. W and Ms. N, it was found that both patients no longer experienced hypervolemia, indicated by the edema being at grade 1 (normal).Conclusion and Suggestion: The application of foot massage and warm water soak mixed with galangal on Ms. W and Ms. N, performed once daily for 20 minutes for five days, proved effective as a non-pharmacological therapy for third-trimester pregnant women experiencing hypervolemia characterized by edema in both legs. It is suggested that families and health professionals can use the application of foot massage and warm water soak mixed with galangal as a safe intervention to address hypervolemia in both legs.