Effect Of Mahabah Package To Increase Breast Milk Production In Postpartum Mothers After The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study In Indonesia
Maryatun(1*), Indarwati(2), Endang Sri Wahyuni (3), Fida Husain

1,2,4) Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Aisyiyah Surakarta, Surakarta, Indonesia
*mtunmarya[at]aiska-university.ac.id
3) Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Aisyiyah Surakarta, Surakarta, Indonesia

Abstract

Postpartum mothers in the era of Covid-19 have bigger challenges in their efforts to care for their babies. Unsuccessful adaptation as a result of postpartum anxiety has an impact on milk production. At the beginning of life, newborns need breast milk as the main food. Expenditure of breast milk that is not optimal will pose a risk to the health of newborns who need immunity to prevent infection. The purpose of this study was to increase milk production in postpartum mothers. The design of this study was a quasi-experimental design with a pre-post test design with a control group. The sampling technique was 33 postpartum mothers on the first day. The instrument for increasing breast milk production was measured using measuring cups and observation sheets. The mahabbah package instrument is designed to combine 3 methods of breast care to increase milk production, namely breast care, oxytocin massage using electric devices and education on how to breastfeed properly. The results of the intervention showed that there were differences in milk production before and after giving the Mahabah package. Milk production significantly different (p : 0.001). Breast care interventions with the Mahabah package model can significantly increase milk production. The Mahabbah package is expected to contribute to postpartum mothers, especially in areas with remote access to health services.

Keywords: post partum- breast milk- mahabbah package

Topic: Medicine and Health Sciences