Madeung: Perawatan Ibu Nifas di Gampong Blang Seumot Kecamatan Beutong Kabupaten Nagan Raya

Abstract

The Madeung tradition is one of Aceh's cultural heritages that plays an important role in postpartum maternal care. This study aims to describe the implementation of Madeung in Gampong Blang Seumot, Beutong District, Nagan Raya Regency, and analyze its benefits and risks to postpartum maternal health. With a qualitative phenomenological approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results showed that Madeung is still carried out consistently, involving a series of rituals such as smoking, heating stones, consuming herbal concoctions, and food taboos. This tradition not only has an impact on physical recovery, but also strengthens social solidarity and the spiritual values ​​of the local community.

Abstrak: Tradisi Madeung merupakan salah satu warisan budaya Aceh yang berperan penting dalam perawatan ibu nifas. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan Madeung di Gampong Blang Seumot, Kecamatan Beutong, Kabupaten Nagan Raya, serta menganalisis manfaat dan risikonya terhadap kesehatan ibu nifas. Dengan pendekatan kualitatif fenomenologis, data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Madeung masih dijalankan secara konsisten, melibatkan serangkaian ritual seperti pengasapan, pemanasan batu, konsumsi ramuan herbal, dan pantangan makanan. Tradisi ini tidak hanya berdampak pada pemulihan fisik, tetapi juga memperkuat solidaritas sosial dan nilai spiritual masyarakat setempat.