IMPLEMENTASI SWEDISH MASSAGE THERAPY PADA IBU HAMIL TRIMESTER III DENGAN HIPERTENSI DI KLINIK BIDAN AIDA NOSPITA DELI SERDANG

The third trimester of pregnancy is associated with physiological changes in the cardiovascular system that may increase the risk of hypertension. This condition may cause symptoms such as headaches and neck pain, thereby reducing the comfort of pregnant women. One of the non- pharmacological interventions that may help lower blood pressure is Swedish massage therapy. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Swedish massage therapy in reducing blood pressure among third-trimester pregnant women with hypertension. This study employed a case study design involving two third-trimester pregnant women diagnosed with hypertension. The intervention was administered for three consecutive days, with each session lasting 20 minutes. Blood pressure was measured before and after each intervention. The results of the case study demonstrated a reduction in blood pressure in both participants, from 165/100 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg in the first participant and from 150/90 mmHg to 130/80 mmHg in the second participant. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that Swedish massage therapy is effective in reducing blood pressure among third-trimester pregnant women with hypertension and may serve as an effective non-pharmacological nursing intervention.