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Breastfeeding Experiences of Working Mothers in Indonesia

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Exclusive breastfeeding refers to providing infants with breast milk exclusively for the first six months, without any additional food or fluids, aside from authorized vitamins and medications. It is a natural process that significantly impacts the health of the baby, mother, and family. However, many mothers face challenges in successfully breastfeeding or often stop early, particularly working mothers. This study aimed to explore the breastfeeding experiences of working mothers. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, the research involved eight participants who are working mothers with babies aged 3-6 months, selected through purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using Colaizzi’s method and NVIVO software. The findings revealed six key categories: the process of pregnancy and childbirth, self-confidence, breastfeeding challenges, strategies to overcome these challenges, sources of breastfeeding support, and emotional experiences during breastfeeding. The study highlights the crucial need for support from family, the workplace (including colleagues, supervisors, and available facilities) to enhance the success of exclusive breastfeeding among working mothers.

Analysis of Stunting Incidents in Toddlers during the Covid-19 Pandemic at Community Health Centers Located in Banjarbaru, Indonesia

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Based on data from the Banjarbaru City electronic Nutrition Reporting Recording application, the highest cases of stunting toddlers at the Landasan Ulin Community Health Center were 131 people (19.8%) while children aged 0-23 months who were stunted were 72 people (19.7%) which still did not reach the national target of 14%. The purpose of this study was to analyze the risk factors associated with stunting incidence in terms of age, sex, Early Breastfeeding Initiation and exclusive breastfeeding. This research at the Landasan Ulin Community Health Center in Banjarbaru City used a cross sectional design. The population of this study was children aged 0-23 months. Determination of samples using systematic random sampling with a total of 165 children. Data were analyzed using Chi-Square and multivariate assays using multiple logistic regression tests. Based on the results of the analysis, children aged 0-23 months exposed to stunting amounted to 19.4%. The results of the Chi-Square test showed three variables that had a significant relationship with the incidence of child stunting, Early Breastfeeding Initiation and exclusive breastfeeding. The results of multiple logistic regression tests show that the most dominant factor related to the incidence of stunting in children aged 0-23 months is Early Breastfeeding Initiation. It is expected that there will be a regular increase in health promotion to breastfeeding mothers, direct visits to homes and socialization of the early initiation of breastfeeding procedures to relevant officers and the community.