Prevalence of Early Initiation of Breastfeeding Among Postpartum Mothers in Baregbeg Primary Health Center

Kurniati Devi Purnamasari, Widya Maya Ningrum, Adhelia Dwi Lestari

Abstract


Background: Early Initiation of Breastfeeding (EIBF) within the first hour after birth is a critical intervention to improve exclusive breastfeeding rates and reduce neonatal mortality. However, its implementation in primary healthcare settings remains suboptimal, indicating a gap between policy and practice. Objective: This study aimed to describe the implementation of Early Initiation of Breastfeeding among newborns at Baregbeg Public Health Center. Methods: A descriptive quantitative study with a cross-sectional approach was conducted. The sample included 22 postpartum mothers (0–40 days) selected using total sampling. Data were collected using observation sheets and analyzed through univariate analysis. Results: The findings showed that 72.7% of mothers implemented EIBF, while 27.3% did not, indicating that although the majority practiced EIBF, a considerable proportion still missed early breastfeeding initiation. Conclusion: The implementation of EIBF at Baregbeg Public Health Center is generally adequate but not yet optimal. Strengthening maternal education and enhancing health worker support are essential to improve EIBF coverage and ensure consistent practice.

Keywords


Early Initiation Breastfeeding; Postpartum Mothers; Newborn

Full Text:

PDF

References


Boccolini, C.S., Pérez-Escamilla, R., Giugliani, E.R.J. and Boccolini, P.M.M. (2017) ‘Inequities in the coverage of early initiation of breastfeeding in Brazil: Trends and determinants’, International Breastfeeding Journal, 12(1), pp. 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-017-0104-3

Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia (2022) Profil kesehatan Indonesia tahun 2022. Jakarta: Kementerian Kesehatan RI.

Lestari, D. and Wulandari, R. (2021) ‘Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pelaksanaan inisiasi menyusu dini pada ibu bersalin’, Jurnal Kebidanan Indonesia, 12(2), pp. 85–92.

Nasution, F., Siregar, D. and Harahap, R. (2022) ‘Determinants of early initiation of breastfeeding among postpartum mothers’, Journal of Maternal and Child Health, 7(1), pp. 45–52.

Pratiwi, N., Handayani, S. and Rahmawati, A. (2023) ‘The role of midwives in supporting early initiation of breastfeeding in postpartum mothers’, International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 15(2), pp. 67–74.

Rahmawati, D. and Yusuf, M. (2022) ‘Factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding among mothers in Indonesia’, BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 22(1), pp. 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04634-9

Rollins, N.C., Bhandari, N., Hajeebhoy, N., Horton, S., Lutter, C., Martines, J. and Victora, C. (2016) ‘Why invest, and what it will take to improve breastfeeding practices’, The Lancet, 387(10017), pp. 491–504. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(15)01044-2

Sari, M. and Handayani, L. (2020) ‘Hubungan pengetahuan ibu dengan pelaksanaan inisiasi menyusu dini pada bayi baru lahir’, Jurnal Ilmiah Kebidanan, 8(1), pp. 25–31.

World Health Organization (2023) Early initiation of breastfeeding to promote exclusive breastfeeding. Geneva: WHO.




DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.25157/jmph.v7i2.23805

Refbacks

  • There are currently no refbacks.


Copyright (c) 2026 Journal of Midwifery and Public Health

Diterbitkan oleh :
Prodi Kebidanan Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Galuh
Jl. R.E Martadinata No.150 Ciamis 46251
Email : info.jmph@unigal.ac.id