Fetal Reposition Using Ball Throwing Biomechanics and Body Mechanics For Pregnant Women

Abstract

The risk to the mother and fetus will be increased in the case of a breech presentation than if the fetus is in a cephalic presentation. Intrauterine fetal repositioning is also influenced by physical forces acting on the fetus and uterus. This study aimed to determine the effect of the biomechanics of throwing the ball and body mechanics on the repositioning of the fetus in pregnant women. This type of research is an experimental study of benefit testing, with no comparison group (pre-test and post-test without control group design). This research was conducted in 5 Midwife Independent Practice Places in Palembang City for seven months. The length of treatment is for 14 days. The research sample was 30 third-trimester pregnant women with breech presentation, who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The statistical analysis used in this study is the Mc test. Nemar. There was a significant effect on fetal repositioning before and after treatment with ballthrowing biomechanics and body mechanics with a p-value of 0.0001. It was concluded that the biomechanics of throwing the ball and body mechanics affected the repositioning of the fetus from breech presentation to head presentation.