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Mortality and morbidity of pregnant and maternity women is a big problem in developing countries like Indonesia. The support of husbands, parents, and midwives in taking care of pregnant women is important for the health of mother and baby fetus. One of a problem in taking care of pregnant women, is maintaining the emotional stability and behavior of pregnant women. The strategy to optimize support for pregnant women is to provide Maternity Waiting Homes. The purpose of this study was to analyze the support of husbands, parents and midwives in optimizing the function of Maternity Waiting Homes. This research is qualitative descriptive research. Data collection techniques with in-depth interviews, observation, documentation and Focus Group Discussion. The core informants consist of midwives who managed the Maternity Waiting Homes and doctors, main informants consist of pregnant women, husbands, parents, and midwives, supporting informants consist of public health center nurses and sub-district stakeholders. This research located in Wonogiri Regency (kabupaten), Central Java Province in Indonesia. Based on the results of the study, husband’s, parents and midwives support in the normal pregnancy has a positive impact on the physical and psychological aspects of pregnant women until delivery. While husbands, parents and midwives support in unwanted pregnancies did not have positive impact on pregnant women. The existence of Maternity Waiting Homes has not functioned optimally in supporting the amenities of mothers and babies. Thus, social support (husband, parents and midwife) is a determinant factor of emotional stability and the behavior of pregnant women. |
