Comprehensive midwifery care for a term neonate with mild asphyxia from a mother with B20 at Gambiran General Hospital, Kediri City

Abstract

Neonatal asphyxia is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in newborns, occurring due to breathing difficulties after birth. This condition requires prompt and appropriate treatment to prevent long-term problems. This study aims to describe how to provide comprehensive midwifery care to babies born at full term with mild asphyxia from HIV-infected mothers (B20) in the Panji Room, Gambiran Regional General Hospital, Kediri City. The method used is a midwifery care approach that includes the stages of information gathering, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The results of this care showed that initial treatment in the form of resuscitation in accordance with standards, monitoring of vital signs, prevention of infection, administration of antiretroviral drugs according to protocol, and support for early exclusive breastfeeding can help improve the condition of the infant. The evaluation results showed improvement in breathing ability, normalization of vital signs, and no further complications. The conclusion of this study is that comprehensive, prompt, appropriate, and standard obstetric care for infants with mild asphyxia born to HIV-infected mothers can improve the infant's quality of life and prevent further illness or death.