<![CDATA[Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for infants and plays a crucial role in improving the health status of both mothers and infants. However, the success of exclusive breastfeeding is still influenced by low maternal motivation to prepare for the breastfeeding process starting from pregnancy. Antenatal education is one strategy that can enhance mothers’ readiness and confidence to breastfeed optimally. This study aimed to analyze the effect of education on the importance of breast milk on the motivation of pregnant women in preparing for breastfeeding at the Siko Community Health Center. The study used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The study sample consisted of 40 pregnant women selected using total sampling. Motivation data were collected via questionnaires administered before and after the educational session, then analyzed using univariate and bivariate analyses with the Wilcoxon test at a 95% significance level. The results showed that prior to the intervention, the majority of respondents had “moderate” (47.5%) or “low” (35.0%) motivation levels. After receiving the education, the proportion with “good” motivation increased to 47.5%, while the proportion with “low” motivation decreased to 7.5%. Statistical analysis revealed a significant effect of education on the importance of breastfeeding on the motivation of pregnant women in preparing for breastfeeding (p=0.000), with a strong correlation (r=0.757). These findings indicate that antenatal education is effective in increasing mothers’ motivation to prepare for the breastfeeding process; therefore, it should be continuously integrated into antenatal care to support the success of exclusive breastfeeding.]]>
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