Optimalisasi Kesuksesan Ibu Dalam Menyusui Melalui Paket Edukasi “BREAST”

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Breast milk is an ideal source of nutrition to support the growth and development of infants. In 2021, the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in Maluku reached only 49.9%, a decline compared to the previous year's 76.9%. One of the reasons for not meeting the target was the lack of education for pregnant women regarding the importance of exclusive breastfeeding. This low exclusive breastfeeding coverage has contributed to an increase in the prevalence of malnutrition among toddlers in Maluku. Exclusive breastfeeding plays a crucial role in preventing stunting in toddlers by up to 30.1%, making it essential to ensure that children's nutritional needs are met. Several factors influencing breastfeeding include knowledge, social and cultural factors, economic conditions, physiological factors, and education from healthcare professionals. To address this issue, education on breastfeeding from healthcare workers is necessary. This community service activity involved conducting training using the "BREAST" educational package for breastfeeding mothers and practicing breast care using a phantom model in Morella Village, Leihitu Subdistrict, Central Maluku Regency, in September 2024. The results of this community service activity showed an increase in understanding of breastfeeding and improved skills in breast care.

Kata kunci

• Breastfeeding
• Education
• breast