Community Based Breastfeeding Counseling for Succesfull Exclusive Breastfeeding

Abstract

Maternal problems during the postpartum are physiological and psychological changes. The postpartum period is a critical moment for mother to adapt after childbirth. Adaptations include adjusting to the partner and building positive interactions with the baby. Tthe problems that occurred during the postpartum period was the fail in giving exclusive breastfeeding. The purpose of this study is to prove the influence of Community Based Breastfeeding Counseling on the success of exclusive breastfeeding.The research design used pre experimental design with one group pre-post test design approach. The respondents are Pospartum Primipara. Data collection with questionnaire for the success of Exclusive Breastfeeding. Data analysis using Chi-Square with significance level α = 0.05 obtained result x2 = 0,000 and coefficient contingency = 0.707 means there is a difference between Practice of exclusive breastfeeding before and after  Community Based Breastfeeding Counseling means there is influence of Community Based Breastfeeding Counseling for Successful Exclusive breastfeeding.