The Effectiveness of Breast Care Intervention on Breast Milk Expression in Primiparous Postpartum Mothers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33650/minsight.v1i2.12805
Authors

(1) * Maya Erisna   (RSUD Tigaraksa, Kab. Tangerang)
(2)  Mardelia Astriani   (Universitas Indonesia Maju)  
        Indonesia
(3)  Yusniasih Purwaningrum   (Universitas Teknologi Mara, Selangor, Malaysia)  
        Malaysia
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


Breast milk remains the optimal source of nutrition for infants, providing immunological protection and long-term health benefits for both mother and child. However, many primiparous postpartum mothers experience challenges in achieving adequate breast milk expression. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a structured breast care intervention on breast milk expression among primiparous postpartum mothers at a private maternal and child health clinic in Tangerang, Indonesia, conducted between January and March 2025. Using a preexperimental design with a static-group comparison, 40 respondents were selected through non-probability sampling. Statistical analysis using the Mann–Whitney U-Test yielded a pvalue of 0.002, demonstrating a 95% success rate in the intervention group compared to 40% in the control group. These results indicate that breast care interventions significantly improve milk expression among first-time mothers. Integrating this approach into postpartum nursing practice may enhance breastfeeding outcomes and contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, which promotes maternal and child health.

Keywords

Breast Care, Breast Milk, Primiparous Postpartum



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