The Influence of Baby Massage on The Frequency and Duration of Breastfeeding in Infants Aged 0-6 Months
Wahyuni Wahyuni,
Ana Mariza,
Riyanti Riyanti
et al.
Abstract:The duration and frequency of breastfeeding in infants not only affects the infants but also their mothers, as the frequency of infant suckling influences maternal breast milk production. Data obtained from Suoh Village, the working area of the Bandar Negeri Suoh Health Center, revealed that 40% of infants were breastfeeding only 6-7 times a day, and 20% of infants were breastfeeding for just 5 minutes. One effort that can be made to increase the duration and frequency of breastfeeding is by providing infant m… Show more
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