The International Science of Health Journal
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): June: The International Science of Health Journal

Effectiveness of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) Leaf Pudding on Breast Milk Production Among Postpartum Mothers: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Windy Prastica Maharany (Institut Teknologi, Sains, dan Kesehatan RS.DR. Soepraoen Kesdam V/BRW)
Widia Shofa Ilmiah (Institut Teknologi, Sains, dan Kesehatan RS.DR. Soepraoen Kesdam V/BRW)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

Operating as a primary barrier to successful exclusive breastfeeding compliance during the puerperium is insufficient breast milk production. Rich in proteins, non-heme iron, bioavailable calcium, vitamins, and localized bioactive molecules, Moringa oleifera leaves function as a potent botanical agent capable of stimulating lactation while rehabilitating maternal nutritional reserves. This investigation was engineered to evaluate the clinical impact of an innovative moringa leaf pudding matrix on breast milk production trajectories among postpartum mothers. Utilizing a pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest approach, the trial enrolled 30 postpartum mothers via purposive sampling to consume the formulation once daily for 14 consecutive days. Assessed across longitudinal tracking intervals via standardized indicators of breast milk adequacy, the compiled data were processed using descriptive statistics and the non-parametric Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. Documented across the empirical dataset was an upshift in the mean breast milk production score from  mL/session at baseline to a post-test peak of  mL/session, unmasking a highly significant statistical improvement (). Consequently, established by these findings is the reality that Moringa oleifera leaf pudding represents an exceptionally effective, economically accessible, and locally viable complementary nutritional intervention to systematically optimize postpartum lactogenesis.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ishel

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Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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Praktek Ilmu Bedah, Farmasi, Persalinan, Kesehatan Anak, Kesehatan Jiwa, Kesehatan Masyarakat, Kedokteran Gigi, Ilmu Pendidikan Kesehatan, Kebidanan, Ilmu Kesehatan dan Keperawatan, Kebijakan dan Manajemen Kesehatan, Gizi Masyarakat, Kesehatan Lingkungan, Epidemiologi, Kesehatan Reproduksi, Promosi ...