Maternal Experiences In Caring For Their Neonates In Two Communities

The Health development targets are to accelerate the decrease in Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR). Aim: The purpose of this study was to explore women's experiences of taking care of their infant/neonates (age 0-28 days) in Two Communities Arround Kupang, West Timor Desa Bipolo Kecamatan Sulamu and Kelurahan Sikumana Kota Kupang East Nusa Tenggara Indonesia. Method: Qualitative research with case study approach was used to assess women's experience in taking care of neonates. Five women with neonates were choosen as population and purposive sampling was conducted to select the respondents. Data were collected by the way of structured interview with the mother. Moreover, there were 3 stages of data analysis consisting of: data reduction, display data, and conclusion drawing/verification. Result: Three themes related to women's experiences in taking care of neonates were identified. Those are: neonatal check up or visitation, nutrition for five post neonate women, and the level of mother's knowledge.