<![CDATA[Background: Breastfeeding self-efficacy (BSE) is a crucial factor in the success of exclusive breastfeeding, as it reflects a mother’s confidence in her ability to breastfeed. One approach to enhancing BSE is ensuring maternal compliance with antenatal care (ANC) visits, which play a role by providing information, emotional support, and psychological readiness during pregnancy. Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between ANC visit compliance and BSE among breastfeeding mothers in the working area of Rejosari Public Health Center. Methods: This quantitative study employed a retrospective approach with a correlational analytic design. The sample consisted of 82 breastfeeding mothers with infants aged 0–6 months, selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale–Short Form (BSE-SF) questionnaire and by observing ANC visit records from Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak (KIA) books. Data analysis was performed using the chi-square test. Results: A significant relationship was found between ANC visit compliance and BSE in breastfeeding mothers (p = 0.001). Conclusion: Mothers who complied with ANC visits tended to have higher BSE compared to those who did not comply. These findings emphasize that ANC visits should be optimized as strategic opportunities for health professionals to deliver structured education, psychosocial support, and breastfeeding counseling, thereby enhancing maternal readiness and ensuring successful exclusive breastfeeding]]>
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