<![CDATA[Exclusive breastfeeding is the presentation of breast milk up to the first 6 months in the baby's life stage by not feeding or drinking other foods or drinks except ORS, vit, or drugs. The function of breast milk is to fulfill the nutrition of the baby, increase the body's defense power and reduce morbidity and death. The success of breastfeeding mothers to continue breastfeeding their babies is largely determined by the support of their husbands, families, health workers, communities and the work environment. Husband has a very important role in the success of breastfeeding mothers, if the mother feels supported, loved, and cared for, positive emotions will arise that will increase the production of the hormone oxytocin so that milk production becomes smooth. Of this study was to find out how family support with exclusive breastfeeding to mothers. The research used a qualitative method. The population in this study was mothers who had babies aged 6-12 months as many as 98 people with non-probability sampling techniques with purposive sampling methods. Theinstrument used is in the form of a questionnaire in the form of a cheklist sheet that has been tested for validity. P value = 0.000<0.05 can be concluded that Ho is rejected, meaning that there is family support with exclusive breastfeeding to the mother. The support provided by the family, especially the husband, is one of the determinants of success in exclusive breastfeeding. Positive psychological stimulation will increase breast milk productivity, increase optimism or self-confidence of the mother at the time of breastfeeding her baby. The role of the husband can increase the desire of the mother to want to do exclusive breastfeeding.]]>
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