<![CDATA[Exclusive breastfeeding remains a health issue. UNICEF (2023) reports that 48% of babies aged 0–5 months receive exclusive breastfeeding. In Indonesia, coverage in 2022 decreased from 69.7% to 67.9%, below the 80% target. In West Sumatra, coverage was 72.3%. At Pagambiran Health Center, coverage decreased from 92.5% (237 people) in 2023 to 83.5% (74 people) in 2024. This study aimed to determine the relationship between breastfeeding mothers’ knowledge of breast care and breast milk production among babies aged 0–6 months in the working area of Pagambiran Health Center, Padang City, in 2026. This study used a cross-sectional design and was conducted from June 9–30, 2026. The population was 255 mothers, with 72 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using univariate and bivariate analyses with the Chi-square test. Results showed that 52 mothers (72.2%) had good knowledge, 9 (12.5%) fair knowledge, and 11 (15.3%) poor knowledge. Breast milk production was smooth in 55 mothers (76.4%) and not smooth in 17 (23.6%). Statistical analysis showed a significant relationship between knowledge of breast care and breast milk production (p<0.001). In conclusion, knowledge of breast care was significantly related to smooth breast milk production. Pagambiran Health Center should strengthen breast care education, practical support, and lactation counselling.]]>
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