Analysis of Breast Care Factors for Increasing Breast Milk Production In Pagar Merbau Public Health Community Center, Medan

Abstract

Breastfeeding is the obligation of a mother to provide milk to her baby after childbirth (childbirth). Proper treatment, such as breast maintenance and care, is required to provide adequate quantity and quality of breast milk. Breast care should begin during pregnancy and continue until delivery (childbirth). Breast massage, keeping the breast clean, using a bra as a breast protector, and consuming nutrition are all important aspects of breast care. This study examined whether breast care could increase milk production in postpartum mothers. This study was designed with a pre-test and post-test approach. The subjects of this study were 71 postpartum mothers from the Pagar Merbau Health Community Centre Work Area. The findings revealed that postpartum mothers' milk production increased when they massaged their breasts, kept their breasts clean, and consumed nutrition. Using postpartum bras does not significantly increase milk production in postpartum mothers.