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Exclusive breastfeeding plays an important role in the growth and development of infants. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, followed by complementary foods (MPASI). However, many mothers do not provide exclusive breastfeeding, which can affect the growth and development of infants in old age. This study aims to analyze the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and the growth and development of infants aged 7-12 months.This study uses a quantitative research type using Retrospective research. The design of this study was carried out with a cross-sectional approach, the sample in the study was 62 people using the Random Sampling System. The data collected in the study were primary data, namely data obtained directly from respondents. The data analysis used was Chi Square. Exclusive breastfeeding in infants aged 7-12 months is mostly given exclusive breastfeeding (56.6%), growth in infants aged 7-12 months is mostly fat (37.1%), development in infants aged 7-12 months is mostly normal (54.8%), there is a relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and growth in infants aged 7-12 months with a p-value of 0.000, there is a relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and development in infants aged 7-12 months with a p-value of 0.000. So Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted which means there is a relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and development in infants aged 7-12 months. For further researchers, it is expected to be able to conduct further research by developing other variables in order to get better results.

Background: Choosing Breastfeeding Grandmothers is an effort to maximize the role of grandmothers in making exclusive breastfeeding a success. So far, grandmothers are the people in the family who are considered more capable and have a lot of experience, especially in caring for babies. This is the basis for this service in order to maximize the role of grandmothers in helping breastfeeding mothers provide good nutrition to their babies. Objectives There is an increase in knowledge, changing attitudes and behavior of breastfeeding grandmothers in the application of effleurage massage using Jitu oil to support exclusive breastfeeding and interaction and sharing of information through coaching breastfeeding grandmothers in the application of Effleurage Massage using Jitu Oil to support exclusive breastfeeding. Method Training implementation time January 26, 2024, mentoring implementation January 27 - February 26, 2024. The location of the activity is at the Lamongan Arjasa Village Hall. Method using PAR (Participatory Action Research), Results: This activity was attended by 19 grandmothers and 19 breastfeeding mothers. At the time of Choosing 12 people had good knowledge, 4 had sufficient knowledge, and 3 people had less. At the time of post-mentoring, 14 people had good skills, 3 people had sufficient knowledge and 2 people had less. Conclusion: The Choosing and mentoring activities carried out can increase knowledge and improve the skills of Grandmothers in performing Massage Effluerage massage to help relax the body of breastfeeding mothers.

Stunting merupakan permasalahan kesehatan masyarakat yang sangat penting karena berdampak besar terhadap kualitas sumber daya manusia pada generasi yang akan datang. Stunting adalah kegagalan tumbuh pada anak kecil (anak di bawah usia 5 tahun) yang tinggi atau tinggi badannya terlalu kecil untuk usianya akibat kekurangan gizi kronis. Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah melihat hubungan antara pemberian ASI eksklusif dan pola pengasuhan ibu terhadap stunting pada anak balita. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah survey analitik dengan desain case control study. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 98 sampel kasus dan 98 sampel control. Uji yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan chi-square. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa kerakteristik responden dengan kategori pemberian ASI secara Eksklusif berjumlah 93 (47,4%) responden dan kategori tidak memberikan ASI secara eksklusif berjumlah 103 (52,6%) sedangkan kerakteristik responden dengan pola pengasuhan kategori memberikan pola asuh secara baik dan benar baik itu memberikan perawatan, memberikan makanan yang bergizi, dan menjaga kebersihan anak berjumlah 12 (6,1%) responden dan kategori memberikan pola asuh yang tidak maksimal atau kurang baik berjumlah 184 (93,9%). Dan terdapat hubungan antara pemberian ASI Eksklusif dan pola pengasuhan balita terhadap stunting pada balita dengan nilai p-value 0,003. Saran diberikan meningkatkan kesadaran dan pengetahuan responden dan meningkatkan akses terhadap fasilitas Kesehatan.

Stunting merupakan permasalahan kesehatan masyarakat yang sangat penting karena berdampak besar terhadap kualitas sumber daya manusia pada generasi yang akan datang. Stunting adalah kegagalan tumbuh pada anak kecil (anak di bawah usia 5 tahun) yang tinggi atau tinggi badannya terlalu kecil untuk usianya akibat kekurangan gizi kronis. Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah melihat hubungan antara pemberian ASI eksklusif dan pola pengasuhan ibu terhadap stunting pada anak balita. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah survey analitik dengan desain case control study. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 98 sampel kasus dan 98 sampel control. Uji yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan chi-square. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa kerakteristik responden dengan kategori pemberian ASI secara Eksklusif berjumlah 93 (47,4%) responden dan kategori tidak memberikan ASI secara eksklusif berjumlah 103 (52,6%) sedangkan kerakteristik responden dengan pola pengasuhan kategori memberikan pola asuh secara baik dan benar baik itu memberikan perawatan, memberikan makanan yang bergizi, dan menjaga kebersihan anak berjumlah 12 (6,1%) responden dan kategori memberikan pola asuh yang tidak maksimal atau kurang baik berjumlah 184 (93,9%). Dan terdapat hubungan antara pemberian ASI Eksklusif dan pola pengasuhan balita terhadap stunting pada balita dengan nilai p-value 0,003. Saran diberikan meningkatkan kesadaran dan pengetahuan responden dan meningkatkan akses terhadap fasilitas Kesehatan.

Breastfeeding (ASI) and complementary feeding (MP-ASI) are determinants of a baby's growth and development starting from the period 0 days or the day after birth until the age of 2 years. Providing nutritional intake that is less than required can cause long-term growth and development in children, which is permanent and difficult to repair. This study aims to determine the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and MP-ASI with the growth and development of babies aged 6–12 months in the Harapan Baru Community Health Center Working Area, Samarinda City. Type of quantitative research with a cross sectional approach. The location of this research was carried out at the Posyandu in the Working Area of the Harapan Baru Community Health Center, Samarinda City. The sample in this study was mothers of babies 6-12 months with 84 respondents. Data collection was carried out using questionnaires and interviews. The data analysis technique uses the Spearman correlation non-parametric statistical test. The results of the study showed that there was a relationship between giving exclusive breastfeeding and the growth of babies aged 6-12 months (p=0.00), there was a relationship between giving breast milk and the development of babies aged 6-12 months (p=0.021), there was a relationship between giving MP-ASI and growth babies 6-12 months (p=0.022), and there is a relationship between giving MP-ASI and the development of babies 6-12 months (p=0.042). Increasing the provision of appropriate breast milk and MP-ASI is very important to achieve optimal growth and development of babies.  

In 2022, the percentage of exclusive breastfeeding in Aceh was in 23rd position or around 65, 88%. This percentage was slightly lower compared to the data in 2021 where the number of exclusive breastfeeding was 66, 66%. This study aims to determine the correlation between lactation management and exclusive breastfeeding for infants aged 0-6 months in Simpang Tiga Public Health Centre. This study is an analytical research design using a cross-sectional approach with a total sample of 49 mothers with babies aged 6-11 months. The sample was chosen by using a total sampling technique. Data collection was gathered by distributing a questionnaire. This study was carried out from July 19th - August 3rd, 2024. The data were analysed using univariate and bivariate analysis with the Chi-Square test. The result shows that of 49 respondents, the majority of the sample were non-exclusive breastfeeding shown by the responses from 28 respondents (57,1%), had middle-class education around 21 respondents (42,9), were unemployed 29 respondents (59,2%), had less knowledge 20 respondents (40,8%), and had no support from most of the families 32 respondents (62,3%). The findings prove a correlation between lactation management and exclusive breastfeeding for infants aged 0–6 months in Simpang Tiga Public Health Centre. This study recommends the respondents increase their knowledge and motivation by exploring information from various sources such as health workers, books, and social media so that mothers will have proper knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding.

The primary causes of mortality among infants are diarrhea and pneumonia. But, more than 50% of the cases were caused by malnutrition. Exclusive breastfeeding (6 months to 2 years) and providing complementary nutritious food have proven to be effective interventions in reducing the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR). This study aims to analyze maternal barriers to exclusive breastfeeding for infants aged 0-6 months in Montasik Public Health Center, Aceh Besar. This study used an analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. The population was 147 women. 60 respondents were chosen as the sample using a proportional random sampling technique. It was conducted on May 2nd–18th, 2024. The analysis uses univariate and bivariate Chi-square tests. The results showed that of 60 respondents, most of them provided non-exclusive breastfeeding for 34 respondents (56,7%), early adulthood for 32 respondents (53,3%), middle-class education level for 24 respondents (40%), self-employed for 33 respondents (55%), had sufficient knowledge of breastfeeding as 24 respondents (40%), and did not have a supportive workplace in giving exclusive breastfeeding as 34 respondents (56,7%). In conclusion, there is a correlation between age, education level, work status, knowledge, and environment towards exclusive breastfeeding. It is expected that the community health center will conduct socialization regarding exclusive breastfeeding by holding antenatal classes for a better understanding of exclusive breastfeeding.

According to the United Nations Childrens Funds and the World Health Organization, children should only be breastfed for six months and solid foods given after the child is six months old and continue to be breastfed until the child is two years old. According to WHO, the data on exclusive breastfeeding globally has not increased significantly, namely around 44% of babies aged 0 to 6 months worldwide who received exclusive breastfeeding during the period 2015 to 2018 from 50% of the breastfeeding target (WHO, 2019). Based on the results of interviews with 15 mothers of toddlers, 7 of them said that their children were not given exclusive breast milk due to the lack of milk production so that their babies quickly starved and fussy. 5 mothers of toddlers said that the 3-month-old child could have been given complementary foods for breast milk and 3 other mothers of toddlers said that the heavy workload that made the breastfeeding mother had given MP-ASI from an early age. The general purpose of this study is to see the relationship between maternal knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding in infants aged 6 – 12 months in the working area of the Namrole Health Center, South Buru Regency. This study is an analytical observational research using a cross sectional approach. The results of the chi-square test showed that there was a good relationship between the mother's knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding in toddlers with a p value = 0.000. because the p value < 0.005 thus H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, so there is a good relationship between maternal knowledge and the provision of Exclusive Breastfeeding to toddlers in the working area of the Namrole care center. Knowledge Most of the mothers of babies are in the poor category, which is 56.9%, most of the mothers of babies do not give exclusive breastfeeding, which is 69%, There is a clear relationship between maternal knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding in the work area of the Namrole Health Center.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat (PHBS) pada rumah tangga di Desa Kolobolon, Kecamatan Lobalain, Kabupaten Rote Ndao. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan pendekatan survei melalui kuesioner yang dibagikan kepada 75 kepala keluarga (KK) yang dipilih secara acak menggunakan teknik simple random sampling. Data dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif untuk menggambarkan 10 indikator utama PHBS, seperti persalinan yang dibantu tenaga kesehatan, pemberian ASI eksklusif, penimbangan bayi dan balita, penggunaan air bersih, mencuci tangan, dan penggunaan jamban sehat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 100% persalinan dibantu oleh tenaga kesehatan dan pemberian ASI eksklusif juga mencapai 100%. Namun, indikator mencuci tangan dengan air bersih dan sabun masih kurang optimal, dengan hanya 74,6% responden yang sudah melakukannya secara rutin. Selain itu, hanya 76% rumah tangga yang menggunakan jamban sehat, menunjukkan adanya tantangan dalam penerapan PHBS secara menyeluruh. Kesimpulannya, meskipun beberapa indikator PHBS di Desa Kolobolon telah mencapai hasil yang baik, masih terdapat ruang untuk perbaikan terutama dalam hal kebiasaan mencuci tangan dan penggunaan jamban sehat. Edukasi dan intervensi berkelanjutan diperlukan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran dan perilaku hidup sehat masyarakat secara lebih menyeluruh.

Background: Mothers' lack of understanding and knowledge about breastfeeding and the benefits of breastfeeding are the biggest factors that make parents easily influenced and switch to formula milk. Non-exclusive breastfeeding carries a risk of death due to diarrhea. There are several factors that can influence the success of exclusive breastfeeding, namely age, education, and parents' knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding. Objective: To determine the level of knowledge of parents in providing exclusive breastfeeding to babies at the Banyudono I Community Health Center. Method: Descriptive. The sampling technique was 41 pairs of parents who had babies in the working area of ​​the Banyudono I Community Health Center. Results: Univariate test results show the characteristics of respondents: fathers aged >35 years (53.7%) mothers aged 20-35 years (73.2%), Most of the fathers had a high school education, 30 respondents (73.2), mothers with a high school education, 26 respondents (60.7%), Fathers work as private employees, 33 respondents (80.5%), mothers as housewives, 22 (53.7%), and fathers' knowledge levels are in the good category, 34 respondents (82.9%), mothers' knowledge levels are good, 34 respondents (82.9%). Conclusion: The majority of parents' knowledge level in providing exclusive breastfeeding to babies aged 0-6 months is good, 82.9%.

Background: Breast milk is the first natural food for babies which contains vitamins, minerals and nutrients that babies need for growth in the first six months, and no other food or liquid is needed. Data on exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia in 2023 is around 73.9%, this figure still does not meet the national exclusive breastfeeding target of 80%.  Family support factors, including the husband, greatly determine success in breastfeeding, because family influence influences the mother's emotional state, which indirectly also influences breast milk production. Objective: to determine the relationship between husband's support and exclusive breastfeeding. Method: quantitative research using analytical survey methods with a cross sectional approach. Sampling using the Slovin formula obtained 31 respondents with the criteria of mothers who have babies aged 6-12 months. Results: The results of this research prove that there is a relationship between husband's support and exclusive breastfeeding based on the chi square test which shows an Asymp.Sig value of 0.000 which is smaller than 0.05. Conclusion: there is a relationship between husband's support and exclusive breastfeeding.    

Only half of the 2.3 million infants under six months old in Indonesia receive exclusive breastfeeding. Hypnobreastfeeding is a relaxation technique that facilitates the breastfeeding process holistically, addressing the mind, body, and soul of the breastfeeding mother. The aim of this study is to review 'The Effect of Hypnobreastfeeding Techniques on Mothers' Motivation to Provide Exclusive Breastfeeding.' This research is a Quasi-Experimental study with a One-Group Pretest-Posttest design. The sample in this study consisted of 15 respondents selected using the Probability Sampling technique. The data type in this research is primary data, measured using a checklist for observation and a questionnaire given to respondents. The data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Matched Pairs Test. The test value using the Wilcoxon test showed a Z value of -3.428 and a significance of 0.001 (p-value < 0.05), indicating that there is an effect of the Hypnobreastfeeding technique in increasing mothers' motivation to provide exclusive breastfeeding. It is recommended that healthcare workers, especially midwives, pay more attention to the condition of postpartum mothers experiencing insufficient breast milk production and suggest hypnobreastfeeding therapy to breastfeeding mothers

Mother's milk (ASI) is a source of food for babies which is useful for the growth and development of babies. Providing breast milk for 6 months to newborns is the gold standard for baby feeding recommended by WHO. Even though breastfeeding is very important for babies, mothers also often experience failure in providing exclusive breastfeeding. This research aims to describe the characteristics and knowledge of mothers regarding exclusive breastfeeding for babies aged 0-6 months at the Doro I Community Health Center. This research is a descriptive quantitative study, data collection uses Cluster Sampling where the sample is grouped based on region (Posyandu) or population location by 65 samples. This research instrument uses a Knowledge Questionnaire about Exclusive Breastfeeding adopted from (Septianingrum, 2018) consisting of 19 questions. For favorable questions the "correct" answer is given a score of 1 and "wrong" is given a score of 0, while for unfavorable questions the "correct" answer is given a score of 0 and "wrong" is given a score of 1. The instrument is valid with a correlation number (r-count) > 0.444 so it is said to be valid while the Cronbach's Alpha value and reliability are 0.984. The data analysis used was univariate in the form of a percentage frequency distribution. The results showed that all mothers of babies aged 0-6 months at the Doro I Community Health Center (Puskesmas) were all respondents (100%) aged 15-49 years, 23 respondents (35.4%) had a high school education, 58 respondents (89.2) did not work and 46 respondents (70.8%) had ever breastfed. Mothers' knowledge about giving exclusive breastfeeding to babies aged 0-6 months at the Doro I Community Health Center shows that all 65 mothers (100%) of respondents have good knowledge about giving exclusive breastfeeding to babies aged 0-6 months. The conclusion obtained is that mothers' knowledge about giving exclusive breastfeeding to babies aged 0-6 months at the Doro I Community Health Center shows that all respondents, 65 mothers (100%) have good knowledge about giving exclusive breastfeeding to babies aged 0-6 months.

According to the Nort Sumatera Provincial Health Service, exclusive breastfeeding is given to babies 0-6 months were 20,394 with a percentage of 67%. This is experienced a decrease in 2018 in the percentage of exclusive breastfeeding in the province Nort Sumatera as much as 76%. This research aims to determine the relationship knowledge and attitudes of breastfeeding mothers towards exclusive breastfeeding in working area of ​​the Sultan Daulat Health Care Center, Sublussalam City in 2023.This research uses a population cross-sectional research method in this study were all mothers who had children aged 6-24 months which is in the Working Area of ​​the Sultan Daulat Health Center, Sublussalam City totaling 274 people. The sample in this study was 56 respondents with purposive sampling technique. This research instrument uses questionnaire. Analyze data using univariate, bivariate, multivariate.The conclusion from this research is that there is a relationship between mother's knowledge towards exclusive breastfeeding there is a relationship between age and exclusive breastfeeding. There is the most dominant factor in exclusive breastfeeding is age. It is hoped that health services should provide in-depth information increase exclusive breastfeeding.

According to the Nort Sumatera Provincial Health Service, exclusive breastfeeding is given to babies 0-6 months were 20,394 with a percentage of 67%. This is experienced a decrease in 2018 in the percentage of exclusive breastfeeding in the province Nort Sumatera as much as 76%. This research aims to determine the relationship knowledge and attitudes of breastfeeding mothers towards exclusive breastfeeding in working area of ​​the Sultan Daulat Health Care Center, Sublussalam City in 2023.This research uses a population cross-sectional research method in this study were all mothers who had children aged 6-24 months which is in the Working Area of ​​the Sultan Daulat Health Center, Sublussalam City totaling 274 people. The sample in this study was 56 respondents with purposive sampling technique. This research instrument uses questionnaire. Analyze data using univariate, bivariate, multivariate.The conclusion from this research is that there is a relationship between mother's knowledge towards exclusive breastfeeding there is a relationship between age and exclusive breastfeeding. There is the most dominant factor in exclusive breastfeeding is age. It is hoped that health services should provide in-depth information increase exclusive breastfeeding.

Background: Breast milk is ideal nutrition for babies which contains nutrients and a set of protective substances to fight disease. Lactation education is a learning process to prepare oneself psychologically and physically to be able to breastfeed exclusively. Based on observations and interviews of third trimester pregnant women at Panti Waluyo Hospital from February to April 2023, 289 mothers had not received information about lactation education. Objective: To determine the effect of lactation management education on mothers' motivation and readiness to provide exclusive breastfeeding. Design: This type of research is a one group pre-post test design with pre and post experimental. This research was conducted at Panti Waluyo Hospital in August – December 2023. The research instruments used educational videos, pre and post questionnaires. Data analysis used the Shapiro Wilk test, Oneway Anova test, and Paired T Test. Results: Most of the respondents were aged 17-25 years as many as 32 respondents, the last level of education was DIII was 20 respondents, parity had never given birth as many as 20 respondents and history of childbirth had never given birth as many as 22 respondents. There are differences in mothers' motivation and readiness before and after being given lactation management education as shown by a p value of 0.044. Data on mothers' motivation and readiness before and after being given lactation management education varied the same as shown by p values of 0.199 and 0.499. There is an influence of lactation management education on mothers' motivation and readiness to provide exclusive breastfeeding, shown by a p value of 0.001. Conclusion: there is an influence of lactation management education on mothers' motivation and readiness to provide exclusive breastfeeding.

The Covid-19 pandemic makes it difficult for breastfeeding mothers, particularly working mothers, to provide breast milk for their children. Objective: This study aims to determine the factors that influence exclusive lactation among working mothers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Method: This research employed a cross-sectional analytic design. This study's sample consisted of 60 working mothers with infants aged 6 to 12 months who met the inclusion criteria and were selected using a method of purposive sampling. Using a questionnaire, information was gathered between January and April of 2023. The data were then subjected to univariate, bivariate (chi-square), and multivariate (logistic regression) analyses. Result: During the Covid-19 pandemic, the variables education level (p 0.031), knowledge level (0.004), work duration (p 0.010), breastfeeding facilities at work (p 0.001), family support (p 0.040), and health worker support (p 0.012) were significantly related to exclusive breastfeeding among working mothers in Puskesmas (Primary Health Center) Trowulan work area. Age, social culture, and husband's support do not correlate with exclusive breastfeeding (p>0.05). Conclusion: After controlling for other variables, the most influential factors in providing exclusive lactation to working mothers during the Covid-19 pandemic are support from health workers, breastfeeding facilities, and work duration.

Early Breastfeeding Initiation is the process of allowing the baby to breastfeed on its own immediately after birth. This is nature and a gift from God that has been arranged for us. Doing it is also not difficult, it only takes about one to two hours. IMD must be carried out immediately at birth, without delaying weighing or measuring the baby. Babies should also not be cleaned, only dried except for their hands. This process must take place skin to skin between baby and mother. This research uses an analytical type of research with a retrospective research design. The research aims to determine the relationship between early initiation of breastfeeding (IMD) and exclusive breastfeeding at the Sonomartani Community Health Center. Based on the data in table 4.3, it can be seen that 5 respondents (38.5%) did not practice IMD but did not provide exclusive breastfeeding and 8 respondents (61.5%) did not practice IMD but did not provide exclusive breastfeeding. Carrying out IMD and providing exclusive breastfeeding was 21 respondents (95.5%). The statistical test results of the chi square test obtained a p value = 0.000, so it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between Early Breastfeeding Initiation (IMD) and exclusive breastfeeding, namely Ha received. The importance of giving birth in a health service is to avoid sudden emergencies that can cause complications and to provide care according to procedures. This is in line with research by Norhana, Arifin and Yulidasari (2016) that mothers who give birth in health facilities are 15,167 times more likely to carry out IMD. Of the 20 respondents who successfully carried out IMD, 19 respondents (95%) were accompanied by their husbands and family when giving birth and 17 respondents (84%) of them succeeded in providing exclusive breastfeeding. Husband and family support play an important role in managing IMD and building maternal self-confidence. The relationship between early initiation of breastfeeding (IMD) and exclusive breastfeeding at the Sonomartani Community Health Center in 2022" with a total of 35 respondents and data processing that has been carried out using SPSS, it can be concluded that the chi square test value is p < 0.05, meaning that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted: Based on the research results, the majority of respondents who carried out Early Breastfeeding Initiation (IMD) were 22 respondents (62.9%). Based on the research results, the majority who gave exclusive breastfeeding were 26 respondents (74.3%). Based on the research results, there is a relationship between carrying out IMD and providing exclusive breastfeeding. The statistical test results obtained a chi square test value (p < 0.05) with a value of 0.000.  

Low rates of exclusive breastfeeding pose a threat to children's growth and development, affecting the quality of human resources. The majority of breastfeeding mothers discontinue breastfeeding within a few weeks postpartum due to perceived insufficient breast milk and dissatisfaction of the infant during breastfeeding. The objective of this community service activity is to enhance the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of postpartum mothers regarding breastfeeding their infants. The methods employed included lectures and question-and-answer sessions with mothers. This activity took place in the Postnatal Care Room of Padjonga Daeng Ngalle Hospital, Takalar Regency, on March 20, 2024, with the participation of six postpartum mothers. The results of education and support provided to postpartum mothers on exclusive breastfeeding using leaflets and flip charts showed that prior to the intervention, only 2 mothers (33.33%) had good knowledge, and after the education and support, this number increased to 5 mothers (83.33%) in the post-intervention test. Therefore, through education and support, motivation and behavioral changes in exclusive breastfeeding practices among postpartum mothers can be enhanced

Diarrheal disease is the second leading cause of death in toddlers worldwide with the death of around 525,000 children under five each year. Diarrhoea can last several days and can result in dehydration or lack of fluids necessary for survival. Diarrhoeal diseases still often cause extraordinary events with a large number of sufferers in a short time. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of exclusive breastfeeding and weaning food practices to the incidence of diarrhoea in the Gondang Health Centre Working Area. This study used descriptive method with cross sectional approach. The population in this study were mothers who had children aged 6-24 months, in the working area of the Gondang Health Centre. The sample in this study was 75 respondents. Research sampling using cluster random sampling method with the subject of children aged 6-24 months. Data collection using questionnaires distributed directly to respondents and the analysis used is univariate and bivariate analysis using the chi-square test method. Based on the chi-square test, the results obtained (p=0.038) for the exclusive breastfeeding variable and weaning food variable obtained the results (p=0.000). From the results of the chi-square test conducted, the variables of exclusive breastfeeding and weaning food have a strong relationship with the incidence of diarrhoea.