DUKUNGAN KELUARGA DALAM PERSIAPAN LAKTASI PADA IBU HAMIL

FAMILY SUPPORT IN LACTATION PREPARATION IN PREGNANT WOMEN

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Background: During pregnancy, the body naturally prepares for the breastfeeding process, which is indicated by increased blood flow to the breasts along with the development of the milk ducts. Although natural, the breastfeeding process is sometimes not easy for some mothers, so it is necessary to prepare for breastfeeding since pregnancy. Lactation preparation needs to be done as early as possible for every pregnant woman and mother. One of the obstacles in providing early breastfeeding is the low production of breast milk in the first days. Massage is one of the effective supporting therapies to reduce physical discomfort and improve mood, reducing discomfort provides a relaxing effect so that it stimulates the release of the hormone oxytocin which helps the process of breast milk production. Objective: to determine the relationship between family support and lactation preparation in pregnant women in the third trimester. Method: Quantitative research with a cross-sectional approach. The independent variable is family support, the dependent variable is lactation preparation. Population of pregnant women in the third trimester in the Trangkil Health Center area. A sample of 45 respondents. The study was conducted in March - May 2024. Data analysis used the Chi Square correlation test with a confidence level of 95% (α = 0.05). Data collection used a questionnaire. Results: The percentage of family support that was most supportive was 64.4% (29 respondents) and families that did not support were 35.6% (16 respondents). The percentage of pregnant women who prepared for lactation was 57.8% (26 respondents) which was greater than pregnant women who did not prepare for lactation, which was 42.2% (19 respondents). The results of the chi square test obtained a p value = 0.000 < 0.05, meaning that there is a relationship between family support in preparing for lactation in pregnant women in the third trimester in the Trangkil Health Center area.