Aspects of Spirituality in Midwifery services at Az Zahra Clinic Tangerang Primary Health Services

Introduction: Primary health services as gatekeepers in midwifery services have an important role to reduce ce sarean section referral rates. The existing midwifery services have not been able to reduce the number of referrals. There is a growing literature about the role of spirituality in the wellbeing of human beings. Spiritual care guidelines are now being developed regarding current discourse about childbirth. This will help to restore the understanding of the mothers and families that pregnancy and childbirth are naturals. This study aimed to explore the indicators of the spiritual aspects in midwifery services. Methods: This study used a qualitative research design. Data collection was conducted by in-depth interviews using a sample of 27 people. This was divided into 3 groups: Key Informant (Midwife) numbered 8 people, main informant (Pregnant woman) numbered 9 people, and Additional Informant (Mother who has a history of section cesarean delivery) consisting of 10 people. Results: The result showed 14 indicators of spirituality aspects in obstetric services in primary health services Az-Zahra Clinic Tangerang. These are Confidence, Serenity, Power, Thorough, Creation, Holy Qur’an, Religion, Surrender, Faith, Pray, Love saying, Struggle, Communication and Positive experience. Conclusion: In addition to physical pregnancy examination, spir itual aspects couldbe applied as a foundation of midwifery care in the method of education of midwifery services in primary health services