COLOSTRUM ADMINISTRATION TO NEWBORNS IS REVIEWED FROM CHARACTERISTICS, KNOWLEDGE ABOUT BREASTFEEDING AND FAMILY SUPPORT

Abstract

Background: Colostrum is the first breast milk liquid that comes out after childbirth, golden yellow in color and has a thick texture. Hospitals have made regulations for exclusive breastfeeding, education has also been carried out, but mothers often feel that milk production does not meet the needs of babies, so they want to give formula milk as a substitute for colostrum. The purpose of this study is to find out the administration of colostrum to newborns from the characteristics, knowledge of breast milk and family support. Method: the method used is quantitative descriptive with a cross sectional approach. The sample was taken by purposive sampling with a sample of 14 postpartum mothers. Data analysis was carried out univariately. Results of the study: the majority of postpartum mothers are 20-35 years old (13 people), in terms of education, most mothers have a higher level of education (64.3%). Maternal parity is divided equally between primipara (50%) and multipara (50%). In terms of knowledge, more than half of mothers (64.3%) have good knowledge about breast milk and colostrum, while the other 35.7% have less knowledge. Family support for colostrum administration is still relatively low, with 57.1% of mothers receiving less support and only 42.9% receiving good support. Despite the fact that there are still mothers with low knowledge and lack of family support, the majority of mothers (92.9%) still give colostrum to their babies. Only 1 mother (7.1%) did not give colostrum to her baby. Conclusion: Mother's knowledge about breast milk and colostrum is quite good, but family support for colostrum administration is still relatively lacking. The main factor contributing to the administration of colostrum is a good level of maternal knowledge. Education on the benefits of colostrum and family support in breastfeeding needs to be further improved.