Improved Baby Lactation Management and Stimulation for Family Welfare Empowerment (FWE)

Abstract

Background : Exclusive breastfeeding is breastfeeding alone without additional food, including water during breastfeeding, except for medical indications. Breast milk and baby stimulation support optimal health, growth and development of babies. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended as long as it is still sufficient for the baby's needs, breastfeeding has an effect on brain development, and is effective in improving children's cognitive understanding, but exclusive breastfeeding has not reached the expected target. The aim of this research is; (1) Provide learning about lactation management and infant stimulation, (2) To determine the effect of the workshop on the knowledge and skills of Family Welfare Empowerment (FWE) mothers regarding lactation management and infant stimulation.
 Materials And Methods : Quasi-experimental design research, conducted in Gresik Regency, East Java. Research time; February to June 2021. A sample of 80 people was selected by quota sampling. The dependent variable is skills in breastfeeding practice and baby stimulation. The independent variable was a workshop on lactation management and infant stimulation. Data collection using questionnaires and observation sheets. Data were analyzed using t test.
 Results : The mean value of breastfeeding practice correctly after the workshop (mean=86.80 SD=4.16) was higher than before the workshop (mean=; 48.52; SD=8.69), and statistically significant (p<0.001), and the score was statistically significant (p<0.001). the average stimulation skills of infants 3-6 months after the workshop (mean = 87.89; SD=3.53) were higher than before the workshop (mean=53.88; SD=8.76), and statistically significant (p<0.001).
 Conclusion : Knowledge about lactation management and infant stimulation is still not widely known to the public. Support from families and the surrounding community, especially mothers for Family Welfare Empowerment (FWE), is needed to disseminate knowledge and lactation management.