<![CDATA[ABSSTRACT Breast milk is the best nutrition for optimal growth and development in infants. It is essential for a child's growth and intelligence. Infants who are not exclusively breastfed until the first six months of life are at risk of developing infectious diseases such as severe diarrhea. This study was descriptive with a cross-sectional approach. The sample size was 38 respondents. The study was conducted in Bumi Waras Village, Bumi Waras District, Bandar Lampung City. Data collection took place in April 2024. Data analysis used chi square test. The results of the study showed that 10.5% of babies received exclusive breastfeeding. Mother who had low knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding was 63.2%, received rooming in care were 34.2%, carried out early breastfeeding initiation were 50%, found history difficulty in breastfeeding were 92.1%. Chi square test showed that there were no significant relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and early breastfeeding initiation (p = 0.113), rooming in (p = 0.207), mothers' knowledge (p = 0.788). There was a significant relationship between breastfeeding techniques exclusive breastfeeding and exlusive breastfeeding (p = 0.02). The Community Health Center can provide education to pregnant women to choose health facilities that provide Rooming In and Early Breastfeeding Initiation (IMD). Health workers should provide education on exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding techniques to mothers from pregnancy through integrated health posts, pregnancy classes, and community health centers. ABSTRAK Air Susu Ibu (ASI) merupakan nutrisi terbaik bagi pertumbuhan dan perkembangan optimal bayi. Air susu ibu sangat diperlukan untuk pertumbuhan dan kecerdasan anak. Bayi yang tidak diberikan ASI eksklusif hingga usia enam bulan pertama kehidupan akan berisiko terkena diare yang parah dan fatal. Jenis penelitian ini adalah jenis deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel berjumlah 38 responden. Lokasi penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Kelurahan Bumi Waras Kecamatan Bumi Waras Kota Bandar Lampung. Pengumpulan data dilaksanakan pada bulan April 2024. Analisis data menggunakan chi square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bayi yang mendapatkan ASI eksklusif 10,5% . Pengetahuan ibu tentang ASI eksklusif dengan kategori cukup 63,2%, Ibu yang mendapatkan perawatan rooming in 34,2%, melakukan Inisiasi Menyusu Dini (IMD) sebesar 50%, ditemukan riwayat kesukaran pada saat menyusui sebesar 92,1%. Hasil uji chi square didapat tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara ASI eksklusif dengan IMD (p= 0.113), rooming in (p= 0.207), pengetahuan ibu ( p= 0,788). Teknik menyusui berhubungan dengan ASI eksklusif (p= 0.02). Puskesmas dapat memberikan edukasi kepada ibu hamil untuk memilih fasilitas kesehatan yang menyediakan Rooming In dan Inisiasi Menyusu Dini (IMD). Petugas kesehatan agar dapat memberikan edukasi tentang ASI eksklusif dan teknik menyusui kepada ibu sejak kehamilan melalui posyandu dan kelas ibu hamil serta puskesmas.]]>
