HUBUNGAN TEKNIK MENYUSUI DENGAN KEJADIAN BENDUNGAN ASI PADA IBU NIFAS

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A breastfeeding problem that can arise postpartum  is breast milk dams. The breastfeeding phase is one way to provide ideal food for the healthy growth and development of the baby. According to the Indonesian Health Research and Development Agency in 2019, the highest incidence of breast milk dams in Indonesia occurred between 20% to 85% and usually occurred on the 3rd and 4th days after delivery. The aim of this research was to find out "The relationship between breastfeeding techniques and breast milk dams in Postpartum Mothers in the Mekar Baru Community Health Center Work Area in 2023.” This research is quantitative research with descriptive analysis methods. The design used in this research is cross sectional. The population in this study were all post partum mothers in the Mekar Baru Community Health Center area in August – September 2023, namely 30 people and samples taken from the entire population or total sampling. The results of the study showed that more than half of the 19 respondents (63.3%) had correct breastfeeding techniques in breastfeeding their babies and more than half of the mothers did not experience breast milk dams, namely 18 respondents (60%). Chi squre test results withp value 0.003 means there is a relationship between the mother's breastfeeding technique and breast milk supply. The conclusion of this research is that there is a relationship between the mother's breastfeeding technique and breast milk supply. Mekar Baru Community Health Center and other health facilities are advised to further improve health promotion by implementing consistent education and counseling regarding breastfeeding techniques.

Keywords: Breastfeeding techniques, breast milk Reading