<![CDATA[Strengthening Mothers' Intention In Children's Right To Breast Milk As An Effort To Prevent Stunting And Heart Disease The prevalence of stunting reaches 150.8 million children worldwide, and one strategy for preventing stunting can be implemented through exclusive breastfeeding. According to the law, exclusive breastfeeding is an obligation for every mother, but its implementation shows that exclusive breastfeeding rates remain low in various regions. This community service aims to increase mothers' knowledge and awareness about the obligation of exclusive breastfeeding to prevent stunting and heart disease. This activity was conducted with 22 participants (pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and mothers with infants) who were purposively selected. Education was provided through multimedia presentations and educational booklets that covered the legal, religious, and medical aspects of breastfeeding, accompanied by demonstrations of breastfeeding practices and health examinations. Knowledge levels were measured before and after the intervention, while anthropometric and clinical data were collected during medical examinations. The analysis used cross-tabulation. Results showed a significant increase in knowledge of 63%, with participants scoring high (>76) increasing from 23% to 86%, while those with low knowledge (<56) decreased from 50% to 5%. A clinical evaluation of 19 willing participants revealed an average height of 155 cm, a weight of 58.4 kg, a blood pressure of 118 mmHg, a cholesterol level of 205 mg/dL (exceeding the normal range), and a glucose level of 103 mg/dL. This integrated program effectively strengthened mothers' understanding and commitment to exclusive breastfeeding, supporting stunting prevention and maternal cardiovascular health. This holistic approach combining legal, religious, and health perspectives serves as a model for community-based breastfeeding promotion programs.]]>
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