International Journal of Midwifery Research
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): International Journal of Midwifery Research

IDENTIFICATION OF BARRIERS TO EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING FOR POST SECTIO CAESAREA MOTHERS IN PAYA PASIR VILLAGE, MARELAN DISTRICT

Elfalini Warnelis Sinaga (Faculty of Public Health, University of North Sumatera)
Ida Yustina (Faculty of Public Health, University of North Sumatera)
R Kintoko Rochadi (Faculty of Public Health, University of North Sumatera)
Nurmaini Nurmaini (Faculty of Public Health, University of North Sumatera)
Fikarwin Zuska (Faculty of Public Health, University of North Sumatera)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jul 2023

Abstract

Giving support to women's breastfeeding after cesarean sections is important to adjust their attitudes, belief systems, and external environments, as well as help them improve their confidence. Information support provided by health workers is an initial effort to influence the understanding of mothers and families about the benefits of breastfeeding. This was a qualitative with a phenomenological approach that explores the various experiences of post-cesarean mothers in providing exclusive breastfeeding. The analysis used was thematic analysis with the help of the Nvivo 12 Plus software. The results of this study revealed three main themes regarding obstacles to exclusive breastfeeding for post-sectio caesarean mothers. The themes are anxiety, lack of knowledge, physical discomfort, and lack of support. The anxiety of breastfeeding mothers greatly influences their intention to provide exclusive breastfeeding. The first step in encouraging mothers to continue with exclusive breastfeeding is for health professionals to educate more people about it. Physical discomfort for post-sectio caesarean mothers can increase mothers' anxiety about breastfeeding.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijmr

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

International Journal of Midwifery Research (IJMR) Publishes quantitative and qualitative original article, case reports and literature review in clinical and education in the field of Midwifery and Health Science focusing on antenatal care, birth, postnatal care, family planning, neonatal care, ...