Abstract:
Comprehensive and continuous midwifery care (Continuity of Care) is an effort to
improve the health status of mothers and babies and to reduce maternal and infant
mortality rates. The purpose of this case study was to provide continuous midwifery
care for Mrs. “W”, 24 years old, at Dawarblandong Polindes. The method used was
a case study with a Continuity of Care approach through observation and assistance
for approximately 8 weeks, including two antenatal visits, one delivery care, four
postpartum visits, three neonatal visits, and one family planning visit. The results
of the care showed that the pregnancy progressed physiologically without
complications. The delivery process was normal, with the second stage lasting 13
minutes without perineal laceration, the third stage lasting 12 minutes, and the
fourth stage without complications. The postpartum and neonatal periods were
normal without any complications. A male baby was born weighing 3100 grams. In
family planning services, the mother chose the Lactational Amenorrhea Method
(LAM) without complaints. The conclusion showed that the Continuity of Care
approach was able to optimally support maternal and neonatal health through
comprehensive and continuous midwifery services.
