The Effectiveness of Giving Warm Ginger Drinks and Lemon Aromatherapy in Reducing Morning Sickness in the Sobang Health Center Work Area, Pandeglang

Abstract

Emesis gravidarum refers to early pregnancy symptoms of nausea accompanied by vomiting. These symptoms typically appear six weeks after the first day of the last menstrual period and last for approximately ten weeks, though in some cases, they may persist into the second and third trimesters. Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy can lead to a depletion of bodily electrolytes, resulting in hemoconcentration that slows blood circulation; it also causes reduced appetite affecting fetal growth and development as well as nutritional deficiencies, dehydration, weakness, and weight loss. To prevent progression to hyperemesis, therapeutic interventions are needed to alleviate emesis gravidarum in pregnant women. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of administering ginger decoction and lemon aromatherapy in reducing emesis gravidarum at the Sobang Community Health Center (Puskesmas) in 2025. A qualitative method using a case study approach was employed. The study involved pregnant women in their first trimester experiencing emesis gravidarum. The sample consisted of 10 individuals: five received an intervention of warm ginger drinks, and five received lemon aromatherapy. The study was conducted at the Sobang Community Health Center in August 2025. Univariate analysis was used to describe the midwifery care provided and to assess the effectiveness of the warm ginger drink and lemon aromatherapy interventions in reducing emesis gravidarum. Observations indicated that lemon aromatherapy oil was more effective in reducing nausea and vomiting in pregnant women. It is recommended that pregnant women in their first trimester experiencing nausea and vomiting adopt interventions such as warm ginger drinks or lemon aromatherapy to alleviate these symptoms.