1. The Effect of Mixed-Fruit Juice on Uterine Contractions and Cervical Dilatation During the First Stage of Delivery
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Bellia Loranthifolia Martasari, Wisnu Cahyadi, Gaga Irawan Nugraha, Farid Husin, Hadi Susiarno, Yudi Mulyana Hidayat, and Mieke Hemiawati Satari
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Cervical dilatation ,kontraksi uterus ,mix juice ,mixed-fruit juice ,pembukaan serviks ,uterine contractions ,Medicine ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Energy imbalance in delivery can inhibit the action of glycolytic enzymes and interfere with chemical reactions in muscle cells. These nuisances may interfere with uterine contractions that obstruct cervical dilatation. Therefore, mothers require a nutritional alternative which is practical, generates energy quickly and supplies glucose needed for uterine contractions. These can be fulfilled with a mixed-fruit juice beverage. Mixed-fruit juice consists of fruits, Tunisian dates, honey, and red beans. This study aims to analyze the effect of the mixed-fruit extract on uterine contraction and cervical dilatation during the first stage of delivery. This study used a randomized controlled trial design. The target population was all the mothers who would give birth in Bandung city in March−April 2017. The samples of this study were the gravida
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- 2019
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