Journal of Indonesian Specialized Nutrition
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Indonesian Specialized Nutrition

Enhancing Health Outcomes for Breastfeeding Mothers and Children Through Optimal Nutrition – A Narrative Review

Wasito, Erika (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Jun 2024

Abstract

Breastfeeding is one of the best ways to provide nutrition to babies. Apart from that, breastfeeding also provides many benefits for health, such as reducing the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. However, not all mothers can breastfeed optimally, this can be caused by various factors. This review aims to discuss the role of nutrition in improving the health of breastfeeding mothers and children. Research results show that ensuring breastfeeding mothers receive sufficient nutrition to support healthy breast milk production can improve health outcomes for both mother and child. There are various factors that affect the nutritional intake of breastfeeding mothers, including knowledge about breastfeeding nutrition, dietary habits, the mother's busy activity, and social support. Adequate nutrition during the breastfeeding period can significantly reduce the likelihood of mothers suffering from fatigue, anemia, and depression. Similarly, infants who receive sufficient breast milk are less likely to experience stunting, infections, and other chronic illnesses.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jisn

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Subject

Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

Journal of Indonesian Specialized Nutrition (JISN) is an online journal act as the nutrition and scientific publication platform published by Ridwan Institute. JISN aimed to provide a wide-range knowledge of clinical and community nutrition and health with key focus on maternal, child nutrition and ...