<![CDATA[The postpartum period is a critical period for breastfeeding mothers during the lactation process. One common problem is breast engorgement, which can disrupt the comfort and smoothness of breastfeeding. Suboptimal breast care is a risk factor for breast engorgement. The research problem is the persistence of postpartum mothers experiencing breast engorgement at the Sukamerindu Community Health Center in Bengkulu City. This study aims to determine the relationship between breast care and breast engorgement among postpartum mothers at the Sukamerindu Community Health Center in Bengkulu City. The research method used a quantitative analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. The sampling technique was purposive sampling, with a sample size of 74 participants. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate statistical methods using the chi-square test. The results showed that almost half (45.9%) reported poor breast care practices, and almost the majority (41.9%) experienced breast engorgement among postpartum mothers at the Sukamerindu Community Health Center in Bengkulu City (p-value 0.044). Suggestions to community health centers to continue providing education on correct breast care techniques need to be improved so that mothers can breastfeed comfortably and prevent lactation complications.]]>
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