Innovation in midwifery practices: Measurement of postpartum blood loss

Abstract

Objective

The objective of this research is to create Innovation in midwifery practices as an alternative to estimate postpartum blood loss.

Methods

This research is DRM (Design Research Methodology) of creating Innovation in midwifery practices (A method to measure postpartum blood loss) followed by step two, clinical trial through alpha and beta testing. The population of this research is 700 midwives in Banjarmasin with a sample of 46 midwives and 30 patients taken with the random sampling method.

Result

Innovation in midwifery practices is safe for the new mother's skins, capable of storing blood up to 1.800 ml, easy to use, has a multitude of uses (can determine the amount of blood loss, increases midwife productivity, increases midwife work quality, and as documentation), as well as economical.

Conclusion

Innovation in midwifery practices can be used to detect postpartum bleeding early, which can reduce the death rate caused by postpartum bleeding.