NERS NEWS – Surabaya – Students from the Faculty of Nursing (FKp), Universitas Airlangga (Unair), specifically the B7 Clinical Practice Group, conducted a health education session on “Basic Newborn Care at Home” at the Obgyn Inpatient Ward (IRNA), Universitas Airlangga Hospital (RSUA), Surabaya, on Thursday (March 12, 2026). The session, which ran from 09:10 to 09:35 AM WIB, aimed to enhance the knowledge of families and patients with newborns regarding simple care techniques that can be performed independently at home.
During the activity, students provided education on the characteristics of newborns (0–28 days), neonatal danger signs, umbilical cord care, neonatal hygiene, the Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) method for low birth weight infants, and the implementation of Early Initiation of Breastfeeding (IMD) and breastfeeding techniques. Furthermore, they introduced reliable health information sources, such as the Indonesian Ministry of Health’s portal, ayosehat.id. The session utilized leaflets and posters as visual learning aids to maximize understanding. The participants, consisting of family members and mobile patients, attended the designated session area. The initiative was carried out with the hope that upon discharge, families would be equipped to assist mothers in caring for their newborns, effectively supporting postpartum recovery. The event proceeded on schedule and was highly cooperative, supported by the Head of the Obgyn Ward, Mrs. Frida Syamsiana, S.Keb., Bd, and the Academic Supervisor, Mrs. Retnayu Pradanie, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep, who provided direct guidance and feedback.
The program also emphasized the collaboration between students and healthcare professionals in providing educational nursing interventions while enhancing professional competencies in designing and facilitating health counseling. Additionally, this activity supports several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being and SDG 4: Quality Education, by providing educational activities and meaningful social experiences. Through this initiative, FKp Unair students hope to make a tangible contribution to improving health quality and public knowledge regarding credible and accurate information sources that can be easily accessed both offline and via mobile devices.
Author: Annita Istifadhah
Editor: Farah Dina Azizatul Aulia (Airlangga Nursing Journalist)
