Benefits Of Breast Milk Research Articles

Breastfeeding Experiences of Mothers of Children with Down Syndrome: A Qualitative Study.

Purpose: It is known that despite the benefits of breast milk and breastfeeding, children with Down syndrome (DS) are breastfed less than other children are. More information is needed to reveal the problems experienced regarding breastfeeding in this group of children and take precautions. The purpose of this study was to learn about the breastfeeding experiences of mothers of children with DS. Methods: The study was carried out by conducting in-depth interviews with 17 women who met the inclusion criteria in Turkey between September 1 and December 1, 2023. Content analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: As a result of the content analysis, five themes emerged. These themes were changing of body and emotions, why doesn't my baby suck?, I have to breastfeed my baby, I am not alone, and experiences should be shared. Conclusions: It was determined that mothers of children with DS experienced problems/difficulties due to individual, baby-related, and environmental factors. The positive effects of breastfeeding children with DS can be made prevalent in society by supporting these mothers.

ОЦЕНКА ГОТОВНОСТИ БУДУЩИХ МАМ К ГРУДНОМУ ВСКАРМЛИВАНИЮ

Breastfeeding is the optimal type of child feeding, having a beneficial effect on the health of the child and mother. Objective: to assess the knowledge of expectant mothers about breast milk and the current practice of preparing for breastfeeding in medical organizations. Materials and methods. A one-time study was conducted using a voluntary survey among pregnant and postpartum women in antenatal clinics and obstetric institutions. Results. Despite the readiness of 89% of surveyed respondents to breastfeed their children, there is insufficient commitment of medical personnel to prepare for breastfeeding: only 44% of expectant mothers received information about the benefits of breastfeeding during pregnancy in antenatal clinics and 68% in maternity care institutions, attached to breasts immediately after birth in only 73% of newborns, only 29.6% of postpartum women received help from a breastfeeding consultant in the maternity hospital, 39% of nursing mothers developed cracked nipples on the second or third day from the start of feeding, indicating a violation of breastfeeding technique, and finally, only 33.0% of mothers in the region breastfeed until their children reach 6 months of age. Only 7.3% of respondents know about the reduced risk of developing breast cancer when breastfeeding, 26% believe that children receiving adapted artificial formula are less susceptible to acute intestinal infections. Conclusion. Insufficient knowledge about the benefits of breast milk in expectant mothers requires a change in organizational forms of work to support breastfeeding during pregnancy and in the early postpartum period in medical organizations, as well as large-scale measures to inform the population and create conditions conducive to breastfeeding about its importance.

Penyuluhan ASI Eksklusif Dengan Kejadian Stunting Pada Usia Balita (1 - 5 Tahun) Di Desa Kalikoa Kecamatan Kedawung Kabupaten Cirebon

This service aims to provide education regarding knowledge and understanding about exclusive breastfeeding which is linked to the incidence of stunting in toddlers. Exclusive breast milk is the best food for babies. Exclusive breastfeeding provides benefits to both mother and baby. The advantage of exclusive breastfeeding is that it creates a bond of love between the mother and baby. The benefits of breast milk, apart from improving optimal health and intelligence, breast milk also have a good impact on children's emotions, spiritual maturity, and good social development. Based on the results of the health education that has been carried out, the evaluation obtained is that all mothers who have children under five in Kalikoa Village, Tengah Tani District, Cirebon Regency have attended health education and are able to: state the meaning of exclusive breastfeeding, mention the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, explain the pattern of giving exclusive breast milk, state understanding and causes of stunting, explaining the meaning of toddlers, explaining preventing stunting in toddlers, analyzing the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of stunting in toddlers, implementing the knowledge gained in everyday life.

SOSIALISASI TENTANG ASI EKSLUSIF DAN PRAKTEK PEMBUATAN MP-ASI DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS GAMBESI

ASI (breast milk) and MP-ASI (complementary foods for breast milk) have an important role in the development and health of babies. These two types of feeding play a crucial role in providing the nutrients needed for optimal growth and development of children. Unfortunately, there are still many mothers who do not provide exclusive breast milk, and what is even more worrying is that they give additional food when the baby is 4 months old. The team's efforts include outreach/counseling about the benefits of breast milk and MP-ASI. This activity aims to increase public knowledge about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding and continue providing appropriate MP-ASI. The method used was lectures through health outreach and direct practice targeting 20 people in Fitu village. The stages are preparation, implementation, and evaluation using a questionnaire. The results obtained were that after being given socialization about breast milk and the practice of making MP-ASI, it could be seen that there was an increase in participants' knowledge about breast milk and its various benefits. The public can find out how to make MP-ASI by themself. With this outreach, it is hoped that the community, especially mothers, would pay more attention to nutrition for children's growth and development, one of which is by providing exclusive breast milk followed by providing MP-ASI to create a quality generation (HR)

Obstacles in Carrying Out the Responsibility of Breastfeeding Mothers in Langsa City, Aceh: A Juridical Sociological Perspective

The child's right to breast milk is human right that should be guaranteed, protected and fulfilled; However, this right has not been fully implemented yet. A study in Langsa City Indonesia in 2022 shows that the percentage of babies who get exclusive breast milk up to six months is only 60.29% out of the total 3,447 babies. Therefore, the main question in the article is the obstacles that arise in breastfeeding children in Langsa City. The method applied in this study is the juridical sociological method. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews and document studies. The informants interviewed were health workers, family planning officials, and religious leaders, while the documents analyzed were related articles, scientific reports, and books. Collected data were analyzed by using qualitative analysis. The result shows that the obstacles that arise in the implementation of breastfeeding, among others, are a lack of mother’s confidence to feed breastfeeding, lack of understanding about the benefits of breast milk, lack of understanding about cultural characters that have been passed down from generation to generation in the community. Therefore, it is suggested that some efforts need to be done, among others to provide health services, consultation, training, advocacy, and socialization about the importance of breast milk to mothers and the community as well. This includes involving religious leaders or scholars in socializing the importance of breastfeeding children.

BREAST MILK BANKS – THE WAY TO GLOBAL BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT IN UKRAINE AND THE WORLD

Breast milk is the standard of infant nutrition, recognized worldwide as the optimal fi rst source of food, and breastfeedingis the ideal way to feed children, meeting all their needs. Breast milk is especially valuable for premature infants, who require specialized medical care from the fi rst seconds of life and for a long time, and for sick newborns born at term. Preterm or sick preterm infants are most vulnerable to perinatal illness, have a high probability of dying and, most importantly, are at the greatest risk of not receiving the life-saving benefi ts of breast milk. In today’s world, the World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend the use of donor human milk as the fi rst alternative for feeding preterm infants of any gestational age, including very preterm infants (<32 weeks gestation) or very low birth weight infants (<1500 g), when human milk is not available. Studies have shown that breastfeeding, even partial breastfeeding, reduces the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis and late neonatal sepsis, retinopathy of prematurity, and sudden infant death, improves cognitive outcomes in preterm infants, and helps establish optimal functioning of the digestive system and enteric digestive processes. In many countries around the world, targeted support for breastfeeding in neonatal intensive care units, including enteral feeding of sick and premature infants, is provided by donor human breast milk that is concentrated and stored in an established and functioning network of breast milk banks.A breast milk bank is an institution whose purpose is to collect breast milk from mothers who produce more than theirinfants need, and to process and store breast milk for the feeding of infants who, for medical or other reasons, cannot receive it temporarily or for a long period. International associations of breast milk banks have been established throughout the world to promote the activities of banks and to establish international cooperation among breast milk banks.The European Milk Banks Association (EMBA) was offi cially launched on October 15, 2010. There are currently 282 activebanks in 31 European countries and 18 banks in the process of becoming active. The Southern African Milk Banks Association (HMBASA) was established in 2009. HMBASA coordinates the activities of the network of milk banks throughout the country. The North American Milk Banks Association (HMBANA) was founded in 1985 and brings together 30 non-profi t breast milk banks in the United States and Canada. There is a positive trend in the establishment of new breast milk banks in all countries of the world. There are currently about 500 in 37 countries. Brazil is the world leader in breast milk banks, with 222 breast milk banks and 217 milk collection centers. The first donor breast milk bank in Ukraine was established in 2019 in Kyiv at the Perinatal Center, where about 80 % of all premature babies in the city are born. In December 2022, when the country was at war, a high-tech breast milk bank was opened at the Lviv Regional Clinical Perinatal Center. This is the second bank of donated breast milk successfully operating in Ukraine on the basis of perinatal centers.The operation of the breast milk bank at the Lviv Oblast Clinical Perinatal Center is one of the many modern high-tech areasof the healthcare facility. The breast milk bank is equipped with all the necessary equipment, which meets the highest modern world standards. Active daily teamwork of obstetricians, neonatologists, lactation consultants and mothers has allowed the bank to attract 32 donors of breast milk and collect more than 380 liters of donor milk since its opening. The fi rst batch of donor milk was received on January 12, 2023.Promoting the creation of a network of mother’s milk banks in Ukraine at the state level will help to make a signifi cantcontribution to the preservation of the full healthy development of newborns and infants in our country, which has becomeespecially important in the current military situation in Ukraine.

UPAYA PENURUNAN KEJADIAN STUNTING MELALUI EDUKASI MANAJEMEN LAKTASI PADA IBU HAMIL DAN POST PARTUM

Lactation management is one of the promotive and preventive efforts to overcome problems in the breastfeeding process so that the benefits of breastfeeding are achieved more optimally. Providing lactation management education to pregnant and post partum women is carried out with the aim of increasing knowledge and skills of correct breastfeeding, and overcoming problems in breastfeeding, as well as the importance of breastfeeding to reduce stunting rates. Lactation management education is part of Community Service activities with the target group namely pregnant women and post partum mothers in Sri Meranti Village, Rumbai District, Pekanbaru City. Educational activities are carried out using the interactive lecture method, with educational material related to lactation management, correct breastfeeding positions, how to express breast milk, express breast milk, problems that arise during breastfeeding, breast massage, the benefits of breast milk in preventing stunting. The media used is a leaflet given to the target group. The result of this educational activity is that there is an increase in the knowledge and skills of pregnant women and postpartum women by 23%. The increase in the knowledge and skills of the target group shows the importance of conducting regular educational activities for pregnant women and post partum mothers so that they not only increase the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding, but also improve the quality of breastfeeding while preventing and reducing the incidence of stunting

Literacy of healthcare personnel in Türkiye about the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.

Social media posts that violate the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes (the Code) may influence societal opinions, views, attitudes, behaviours, and beliefs about breastfeeding, including among healthcare personnel who provide services to breastfeeding women and infants. To investigate the literacy of healthcare personnel at Ankara Hacettepe University Hospitals, Türkiye, about the Code and their selection of social media posts about breastfeeding, after completing a breastfeeding counselling course. This study included healthcare personnel who completed 2 breastfeeding counselling courses conducted at Hacettepe University in October 2018 and July 2019. They were asked to search for breast milk and breastfeeding on their favourite social media platforms, select 2-4 posts that attracted them, and evaluate the posts to know if they were supportive of breastfeeding. The counselling course facilitators assessed their responses. Twenty-seven nurses and 40 medical doctors participated in the study; 85.0% of them were female. The participants selected 82 (34%) posts from Instagram, 22 (9.1%) from Facebook, 4 (1.7%) from YouTube, and 134 (55.2%) from other social media platforms. The most common themes of the posts were benefits of breast milk, methods of giving breast milk, and use of infant formula instead of breast milk. The contents of the media were 68.2% (n = 165) favourable and 31.0% (n = 75) unfavourable to breastfeeding. The inter-rater reliability between the participants and facilitators was almost perfect (κ coefficient 0.83). Sustainable support is needed in Türkiye to increase literacy among healthcare personnel about social media posts that violate the Code, especially those working at baby-friendly hospitals and those who care for breastfeeding mothers.

Edukasi Pentingnya Pemberian ASI Eksklusif pada Bayi di Puskesmas Gambesi

Exclusive breastfeeding is crucial in supporting the growth and development of babies, such as increasing antibodies, protecting against infectious diseases, and several other benefits. Exclusive breastfeeding also has physical and psychological benefits for the mother. This service aims to improve the knowledge of pregnant women in Gambesi Community Health Center about the benefits of breast milk. The type of activities carried out in the form of health counseling related to the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding. The instrument used to measure the level of knowledge of pregnant women in the form of a questionnaire with 10 structured questions about breast milk, the measurement results of this questionnaire is the level of knowledge is good, enough and less. This activity was preceded by a pre-test to measure the level of knowledge of pregnant women before receiving counseling materials and followed by a post-test to measure the level of knowledge of pregnant women after receiving counseling materials. Counseling participants amounted to 62 people, after the counseling obtained some results, namely there is an increase in the percentage of good knowledge groups by 65%, sufficient knowledge groups by 35%, and no participants with less knowledge level were found.

Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of health-care workers about human milk banking in Singapore

Background: The use of human milk provides substantial short- and long-term benefits. With the establishment of the first donor human milk bank in Singapore, high-risk preterm and critically ill infants whose mothers have an inadequate milk supply can have access to pasteurized donor human milk. Materials and Methods: A self-administered anonymous questionnaire was conducted among doctors and nurses working in the special care unit and neonatal intensive care unit of KK Women's and Children's Hospital. The questionnaire was divided into three main sections, namely, demographics, knowledge assessment, and opinion. The aims of the survey were to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of health-care workers on breast milk donation and milk bank, and to identify any differing perceptions among different racial and ethnic groups. Results: A total of 38 doctors and 140 nurses from various racial and religious backgrounds participated in this survey. More than 50% of respondents know the benefits of breast milk over formula milk; however, knowledge of the milk donation process and the effect of pasteurization on donated breast milk can be improved on. In the opinion section, 78.7% of survey respondents were supportive of the human milk bank. Sixty-eight (38.2%) respondents felt that recipients should receive milk from donors of the same race and ethnicity, whereas 56 (31.5%) disagreed and 53 (30%) were neutral. Conclusion: Donor human milk banking is well received and supported by health-care workers. Knowledge of milk donation, screening, pasteurization, and storage can be improved on. Further evaluation is required to determine the underlying concerns that different ethnic groups may have.

Human Breast Milk Omics and Neurodevelopment.

Breast milk is the ideal food for the premature and mature babies and has undoubtedly immediate and ultimate benefits. Among other things, it protects against infections, reduces the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis and retinopathy of the premature babies, improves neurodevelopmental outcome, and reduces the risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome later in life. In the present study, breast milk will be studied with all the available omics technologies. More specifically, functional genomics, comparative genomics, transcriptomics, sequencing, proteomics, and metabolomics will be performed. The above results and this multidimensional information will be coordinated under the framework of a holistic approach of systems biology and bioinformatic analysis. Important IncRNAs and protein molecules will be validated as candidate biomarkers in exosomes of a larger group of breast milk and blood/serum samples. Validated ncRNAs/proteins will be analyzed in exudates of breast milk and bovine, goat, and sheep milk to explore new ways to improve milk synthesis. Expression of ncRNAs, unlike mRNAs, is a direct indicator of their functional presence. The information to be generated in this study will be analyzed by mining and data combining techniques and algorithms. After defining breast milk molecular fingerprinting, an attempt will be made to enhance the commercial product. The benefits of breast milk are attributed to its various components, including nutrients, hormones, growth factors, immune cells, antibodies, cytokines, antimicrobial peptides, and extracellular vesicles.

Supporting Breastfeeding Physicians Across the Educational and Professional Continuum: A Call to Action.

The benefits of breastmilk and lactation are well established for both infants and women. National organizations recommend exclusively breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life and continued breastfeeding for the first 1-2 years of life. For physicians, childbearing years often coincide with key periods of training and their early career. Physician mothers have high rates of initiating breastfeeding but low success in maintaining breastfeeding. Breastfeeding discontinuation among physicians is a well-described, multifactorial issue that has persisted for decades. Reasons for discontinuation include inadequate access to pumping rooms, insufficient workplace and coworker support, and constrained schedules. Pumping is viewed as a burden to teammates and superiors, and physicians are often required to make up time spent pumping. Vague or absent policies to support breastfeeding by accreditation organizations and institutions create workplace conflict and impose additional stress on breastfeeding physicians, who devote significant time, energy, and mental reserves navigating clinical responsibilities, workplace relationships, and licensing requirements to pump. The authors propose several recommendations to improve the environment, support, and resources for breastfeeding physicians with a focus on what individuals, institutions, and professional organizations can do. Creating lactation policies that allow breastfeeding physicians equitable participation in the workplace is a matter of reproductive justice. Improving the collective awareness and support for breastfeeding trainees and physicians is a critical step in recruiting, retaining, and supporting women in medicine.

Analysis of Mother's Knowledge about the Benefits of Katuk Leaves as Food to Increase Breast Milk Production in Saba Sitahul-Tahul Village, Portibi District, North Padang Lawas Regency Year 2022

Mother's Milk (ASI) contains many nutrients and antibodies to protect babies from infection because it is easily digested and absorbed which is beneficial for optimal growth and development for babies, even the benefits of breast milk have been proven by many researchers. One of the plants that has been traditionally used to increase and increase breast milk is katuk leaves (Sauropus androgynous (L.) Merr), the calorie, protein and carbohydrate content of katuk leaves are almost equivalent. Even the iron content of the leaves katuk is superior to papaya leaves and cassava leaves. In addition, it is also rich in vitamins A, B1 and C. Besides being rich in protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals, katuk leaves also contain tannins, saponins, and papaverine alkaloids. The type of research used is descriptive, namely knowing the mother's knowledge about the benefits of katuk leaves as a food to increase the production of breast milk (ASI). Technique taking sample on study this use Total sampling. Total population is technique taking sample where whole amount sample same with the population. So that the sample in the study This is the total population of mothers who have babies 0-12 months in Saba sitahul-tahul village in 2020 total 34 people. Based on the data analysis carried out, it is known that the majority of respondents' knowledge is in the less category, namely ( 38.2 %) in the village of Saba Sitahul-Taul in 2022. This is understandable, considering that the majority of respondents' education is in the basic education category, namely, as many as (44 , 1 %). The majority of respondents' knowledge is in the sufficient category, namely (17.6%) in Saba Sitahul Tahul village in 2022. This is understandable, considering that the majority of respondents' ages are in the 21-35 year category, namely (47.0 % ).

The Influence of Health Education about the Benefits of Breast Milk on Mother's Motivation in Exclusively Breast Feeding Infants

Exclusive breastfeeding is highly recommended for infants aged 0 to 6 months, because breast milk contains complete nutrition for infant growth and development. But currently the coverage of breastfeeding is still low because the motivation of mothers to give exclusive breastfeeding is also low which is suspected because of the lack of health education about the benefits of breastfeeding. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of health education about the benefits of breastfeeding on mother's motivation in giving exclusive breastfeeding. This study is an analytical study using a one group pre and posttest design approach with a quasi-experimental design. The study was conducted in Klinik Pratama Hadijah. The study population was 30 people and all were sampled. Data analysis was done by univariate and bivariate using paired sample t-test at a confidence level of 95% ( = 0.05). It is recommended to nurses to provide health education or education to every mother who visits the Klinik Pratama Hadijah. by using a language that is easily understood and understood by the mother so she is motivated to give exclusive breastfeeding to her baby.

BREASTFEEDING IS THE - "GOLD STANDARD" OLD EXPERIENCE AND NEW SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN BENEFITS

The article presents the advantages of natural feeding, current recommendations for breastfeeding of infantsobtained by analyzing the scientific literature. It details current evidence emphasizing the importance, uniquenessof the qualitative and quantitative composition of breast milk, the best form of infant feeding. Emphasis is placedon existing scientifically defined facts explaining the importance of natural feeding as a natural model, vividlyillustrating the main points of the concept of optimal infant feeding. Focuses on the fact that adequate feeding isconsidered one of the major components of the health and optimal growth of the newborn infant. The importance ofcolostrum at the beginning of enteral feeding for the newborn's body is emphasized. The properties of colostrum thatfully meet the morpho-functional needs of the infant are described.It focuses on new, scientifically supplemented, over the past few years, data on the benefits of breast milk: optimaland balanced levels of nutrients; high assimilation of breast milk by the body of the child; the presence of a widerange of biologically active substances, essential fatty acids and amino acids, enzymes, vitamins and protectivefactors; favorable effect on intestinal microflora. Namely, it is shown that breast milk contains in the right quantitiesto provide individual not only nutritional but also immunological, endocrine needs of the child, depending on the age:alpha-lactalbumin proteins, beta-lactoglobulin, caseins, enzymes, growth factor, hormones, lactoferrin, lysozyme,secretory IgA, IgG and IgM. Non-protein components: alpha-aminonitrogen; creatine; creatinine; glucosamine; nonnucleic acid polyamines; urea; uric acid. Composition of mature milk: lipids; fat-soluble vitamins (A and carotene,D, E, K); fatty acids; phospholipids; sterols and hydrocarbonates; triglycerides; carbohydrates; water-solublevitamins; biotin; folin; cholate; inositol; niacin; pantothenic acid; riboflavin; thiamin; vitamins B12, B6, C. Cells:cytoplasmic fragments, epithelial cells, lymphocytes, leukocytes, macrophages, neutrophils, minerals, bicarbonates,calcium, chloride, citrate, magnesium; potassium; soda; sulfate; trace elements: chromium; cobalt; copper; iodine;iron; manganese; molybdenum; nickel; selenium; zinc.Biologically active substances that are part of breast milk: hormones, enzymes, immune complexes, help newbornsto overcome birth stress faster and better adapt to new living conditions.It is noted that the nature of breastfeeding in the first year of life to a large extent determines the health of thechild not only in the early years, but also in subsequent periods of his life.

Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Pemberian Asi Bersamaan Makanan Tambahan Pada Bayi 0-6 Bulan Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kota Manna Bengkulu Selatan

Background : The benefits of breast milk will increase if the baby is only given breast milk for the first six months of life. Purpose : This study aims to study the factors associated with breastfeeding along with supplementary feeding in infants 0-6 months in the Work Area of ??Manna City Health Center in South Bengkulu. This research approach uses descriptive with cross sectional design. Methods :The population in this study were all mothers who had infants aged> 6-12 months in the work area of ??Manna City Health Center as many as 112 people, obtained 50 samples using Accidental Sampling. The data used are primary virgin and secondary data. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis with Chi-Square test (?2) and Contingency Coefficient Test (C). Results : The results of the study were obtained from 50 people, there were 33 people (66.0%) giving ASI together with additional meals, 22 people (44.0%) having secondary education, 22 people (44.0%) having less knowledge, 27 people (54.0 %) health workers support, Conclusion : there is a significant relationship between education and concurrent breastfeeding supplementary food in infants 0-6 months with a weak relationship category, there is a significant relationship between knowledge with concurrent breastfeeding supplementary food in infants 0-6 months with moderate relationship categories, there is a significant relationship between the support of health workers with breastfeeding together with additional food for infants 0-6 months with a weak relationship category. It is expected that health workers can increase counseling to increase the knowledge of pregnant and lactating mothers about the right time to provide additional food and the importance of conducting regular Classroom and Posyandu visits.

Benefits of breast milk according to the teachings of Islam, child psychology, and chemical science

Breastfeeding is one of the most important activities for child development. Breastfeeding is a very important part of the process of growing children who are strong and healthy, both physically and spiritually. Breastfeeding activities not only have an impact on providing nutrition but also on the stimulation of the psychological aspects of the breastfed baby. Islam recommends that a mother breastfeed her baby for two years. Reviewing this explanation, it is necessary to conduct research that integrates religious studies related to the study of Al-Baqoroh verse 233 with chemistry related to the content of breast milk and also with psychology that examines the psychology of children who receive breast milk for 2 years and those who do not get breast milk at all. The research method was carried out by reviewing the interpretation of the Qur'an Surah Al-Baqoroh verse 233 from various experts, examining the chemical content of breast milk from various experts, and carrying out psychiatric observations on 50 school-age children. Based on the results of a literature study related to the study of Al-Baqoroh verse 233 and the chemical analysis of breast milk content with the results of psychological analysis of children who received breast milk for 2 years, it shows that there is an association or relationship. The commands in the Qur'an are in line with the many benefits of breastfeeding, as well as effects on child psychology.

The Effect of Breast Care and Oxytocin Massage on Breast Milk Production in Postpartum Mothers in the Working Area of Pataruman Public Health Center III Banjar City

The postpartum period refers to the first 42 days after childbirth. Breast milk contains the most appropriate and complete nutrient. Besides, it always adapts to the needs of the baby. There are several benefits of breast milk for babies the number of calories in breast milk can meet the needs of the baby, breast milk contains protective substances, and it strengthens the bond between a mother and her baby. Breast care stimulates prolactin, the hormone which helps milk production to facilitate breast milk. Oxytocin massage stimulates the posterior pituitary to release oxytocin, thus breast milk production is increased. This research aimed to determine the effect of breast care and oxytocin massage on breast milk production of postpartum mothers. In this research, the pre-experimental method was employed with a two-group pretest-posttest design. Most of the research respondents were 20-35 years old, multiparas, and graduated from junior and senior high school. Before breast care and oxytocin massage were conducted to 27 (93%) and 24 (86%) postpartum mothers respectively, most of them had low breastmilk supply. While, after the treatments were given to 27 (93%) postpartum mothers with breast care, and 24 (86%) postpartum mothers with oxytocin massage, most of the respondents had better milk production. The Mann Whitney test held after breast care and oxytocin massage indicated that p-value was 0.000 (p<0,05) for both variables. There is an effect of breast care and oxytocin massage on breast milk production of postpartum mothers.

EFFECT OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ALOE VERA GEL EXTRACT ON THE HEALING TIME OF NIPPLE WOUND IN BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS.

The benefits of breast milk are so great, but not many mothers are willing to give exclusive breastfeeding. Problems that often occur in breastfeeding mothers are improper breastfeeding techniques resulting in nipple wound. One of the non-pharmacological efforts to deal with wound nipples is aloe vera. Aloe vera is a plant that has been studied to accelerate wound healing. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the administration of aloe vera gel extract on the healing time of nipple wound in breastfeeding mothers. The research design used was quasi-experimental with a post-test only non equivalent control group study design. The sampling technique used was accidental sampling with a sample of 50 postpartum mothers divided into a control group and an experimental group. Analysis of statistical tests used by Chi Square. The results of the study were 23 people in the control group included in the normal category, while in the experimental group 22 people were included in the fast healing category.. The results of statistical tests obtained a value of p value of 0,000. The conclusion is the effect of aloe vera gel on the healing time of blisters nipples.

Reflections on the Community Empowerment in Giving Exclusive Breastfeeding

Background: Less than 40 percent of children under the age of six months were given exclusive breastfeeding(WHO, 2015). Therefore, this study will fundamentally analyze qualitatively the community empowermentmodel related to exclusive breastfeeding so that the target of achieving exclusive breastfeeding can beachieved progressively and effectively. Method: The type of research used was qualitative research Thedescriptive explorative approach was chosen in accordance with the research objectives of exploring theperspectives, experiences, and expectations of breastfeeding mothers and related parties. The study wasconducted in five community health center in Surabaya. Data collection was carried out through indepthinterview with breastfeeding mothers. Total respondents was 50 people. The process of data analysis used thenine-step data interpretation method according to Colluizi. Result: there were 7 themes and 24 categories.The theme were: miss perception, benefits of breastmilk, support, obstacles, myth, cureent prohram, andexpectation. Discussion: Good cooperation between family, government, and institutions where motherswork is needed to achieve exclusive breastfeeding. in addition, massive exclusive breastmilk educationthrough social media and advertising is an urgent need.