TRI WAHYU RETNO AMBARWATI, NIM. 202204020 (2025) PENERAPAN BIRTH BALL TERHADAP PENURUNAN NYERI PUNGGUNG BAWAH PADA IBU HAMIL TRIMESTER III DI TPMB HENI WINARTI, A. Md. Keb. KTI thesis, UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH GOMBONG.

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Abstract

Background: Pregnancy was a process that began when an ovum met with a sperm cell. During this period, women experienced various discomforts, one of which was lower back pain, especially during the third trimester. One non-pharmacological therapy that could be used was the birth ball. The birth ball during pregnancy stimulated postural reflexes, released endorphins, and relieved lower back pain in pregnant women. Objective: This implementation aimed to determine the effectiveness of birth ball exercises in reducing lower back pain among third-trimester pregnant women. Methods: This study used a descriptive case study approach by applying birth ball therapy to reduce lower back pain in third-trimester pregnant women. Data collection techniques included sampling, interviews, literature review, and documentation. The participants were three third-trimester pregnant women. The birth ball intervention was applied twice a week for 15–30 minutes over four weeks. Results: Before the birth ball intervention, one pregnant woman experienced mild pain (pain scale 3), and two women experienced moderate pain (pain scales 4 and 5). After the intervention, all three participants reported a pain scale of 0, indicating no pain, as measured using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). These findings indicated a reduction in pain levels among third-trimester pregnant women. Conclusion: The use of the birth ball was highly effective in reducing lower back pain among third-trimester pregnant women.

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