Study of Developing The Myths of Pregnancy In BPS Zubaidah

Abstract

Pregnancy myths are stories concerning pregnancy and childbirth. The stories that according to the trust actually happened, in a sense, the story and it is called sacred beliefs. Although today some of the myths that previous pregnancies can not be answered rationally now can be explained scientifically, but many people are still holding firm belief in the myth of pregnancy whereas some of the myths of pregnancy can harm to the health of pregnant women and the fetus at birth. Pregnant women who come check in BPS Zubaidah average of 25 people every month. So it is required a study of pregnancy myths that developed in the community. This study used a descriptive research design. Its population is pregnant women who check at BPS Zubaidah Sumber Village Simo Boyolali with saturated sampling technique, the number of respondents is 22. Instruments using is questionnaire. This study used descriptive statistical analysis of the distribution of frequencies and mode measurements. The results showed that 60% of pregnant women still have trust and confidence with pregnancy myths associated with changes in the anatomy and physiology of pregnant women, forbidden foods and recommended and myths associated with behavioral / psychological pregnant women.