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This study aims to measure the effectiveness of nutrition counseling in improving community understanding of stunting prevention in Semalang Hamlet, Kaloran Village. The research method uses a qualitative approach, qualitative data obtained through in-depth interviews.  This qualitative research was conducted on 21 mothers and children in Semalang Hamlet. The results of the interviews showed a significant increase in participants' understanding of the importance of exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and sanitation. However, there are still obstacles in implementing infant feeding practices, especially in determining the right portion to meet children's nutritional needs. Factors such as limited knowledge about balanced nutrition and lack of access to nutritious food were the main barriers. This study concludes that nutrition counseling is a good first step, but needs to be combined with more comprehensive interventions, such as cooking demonstrations, home visits, and availability of nutritious food at the community level.

Exclusive breastfeeding is the primary and best source of nutrition for infants. The World Health Organization (WHO) strongly recommends exclusive breastfeeding due to its numerous benefits for infant growth, particularly during the first six months of life. However, the significance of breastfeeding is often not conveyed effectively to nursing mothers, resulting in many failing to exclusively breastfeed their babies and opting instead for formula milk or other types of food. One reason for this failure is the lack of information provided to mothers, which weakens their motivation to consistently provide exclusive breastfeeding to their babies aged 0-6 months. To address this issue, a counseling session was conducted in Sayar Subdistrict, Serang City, with 15 participants. The session employed a pre-test and post-test method using a questionnaire consisting of 10 questions to measure the participants' knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding. The assessment was divided into three categories: good knowledge, adequate knowledge, and poor knowledge. The pre-test results showed that 13% of participants had good knowledge, 20% had adequate knowledge, and 67% had poor knowledge. After the counseling session, the results improved significantly, with 87% of participants categorized as having good knowledge, 13% with adequate knowledge, and none in the poor knowledge category. With this improved understanding of exclusive breastfeeding, it is hoped that the participants will be able to implement exclusive breastfeeding for their babies.

Wrong perceptions regarding exclusive breastfeeding can influence exclusive breastfeeding. An example is insufficient breast milk production. This reason is the main reason mothers do not breastfeed exclusively. In this case, the mother feels that her breast milk is not enough, with various complaints such as the breasts getting smaller, the breast milk becoming thinner, the baby crying more often and asking to be breastfed more often (Walyani, 2015). This research aims to determine the relationship between maternal characteristics and social support on the provision of exclusive breast milk to breastfeeding mothers at the Datuk Bandar Community Health Center, Datuk Bandar District, Tanjungbalai City in 2024. This type of research is research with a cross-sectional design. The population and sample were all breastfeeding mothers at the Datuk Bandar Community Health Center, Datuk Bandar District, Tanjungbalai City in 2024 in May-June, as many as 39 people using the total sampling technique using the Chi Square statistical test. There is no significant relationship between age and exclusive breastfeeding. There is a significant relationship between education level and exclusive breastfeeding. There is a significant relationship between work and exclusive breastfeeding. There is no significant relationship between social support and exclusive breastfeeding at the Datuk Bandar Community Health Center, Datuk Bandar District, Tanjungbalai City in 2024

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding is a crucial factor in improving infant growth and health during the first six months of life. However, the achievement of exclusive breastfeeding is often influenced by various maternal factors, including the mother’s occupation. Working mothers frequently face challenges related to time constraints, workplace support, and breastfeeding facilities, which may affect their ability to provide exclusive breastfeeding. Understanding the relationship between maternal occupation and exclusive breastfeeding is essential to improve breastfeeding promotion programs at primary health care levels. Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship between mother’s occupation and exclusive breastfeeding at the Posi Posi Community Health Center. Methods: This study employed an analytical observational design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 30 mothers who had infants aged 6–12 months, selected using a total sampling technique. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and maternal health records. Statistical analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon test to examine the relationship between mother’s occupation and exclusive breastfeeding practices. Results: The results showed a statistically significant relationship between mother’s occupation and exclusive breastfeeding practices. The Wilcoxon test analysis obtained a p-value of 0.001 (p < 0.05), indicating that maternal occupation significantly influenced the provision of exclusive breastfeeding at the Posi Posi Community Health Center. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between mother’s occupation and exclusive breastfeeding. Working mothers tend to experience more barriers in providing exclusive breastfeeding compared to non-working mothers. Strengthening workplace support, breastfeeding-friendly policies, and continuous health education is recommended to improve exclusive breastfeeding coverage.

Breast Self-Examination (BSE) is an important action in the early detection of breast cancer. Early detection plays a crucial role in increasing the success rate of treatment and reducing mortality from breast cancer. This study aims to determine the effect of leaflet-based health education about BSE on increasing knowledge among Women of Childbearing Age in the Tarailu Health Center Work Area, Mamuju Regency. The research method used is quantitative research with a Quasi-Experimental research design and a "One Group Pretest-Posttest" design using a purposive sampling technique with a sample of 40 respondents. The results of the study show a significant increase in the respondents' knowledge after being given leaflet-based health education about BSE. Based on the paired sample t-test, a T value of -5.182 was obtained with a p-value of 0.00 < 0.005. This indicates that the hypothesis is accepted, meaning there is an effect of health education about BSE on increasing knowledge among Women of Childbearing Age in the Tarailu Health Center Work Area, Mamuju Regency, in 2024. This study provides useful information to raise awareness about the importance of breast self-examination as an early detection step for breast cancer among women of childbearing age in the area.

Breast milk (ASI) is the best primary food for babies. Optimizing the provision of ASI is crucial in child care and in preparing the next generation. The proportion of exclusive breastfeeding is higher among mothers with good knowledge compared to those with limited knowledge. The high proportion of mothers who do not provide exclusive breastfeeding is caused by a lack of awareness of its importance, which leads to low motivation to provide exclusive breastfeeding. This study aims to determine the effect of health education using animated videos on improving the knowledge and motivation of third-trimester pregnant women to provide exclusive breastfeeding at Rumah Sehat Bunda Athahira. This study used a quantitative approach with a post-test design. The sample consisted of 15 third-trimester pregnant women selected using incidental sampling techniques. The results showed that health education using animated videos was effective in improving the knowledge and motivation of third-trimester pregnant women in providing exclusive breastfeeding. The t-test results indicated a significance value of 0.006 (p<0.05), which indicates that animated videos can improve the knowledge and motivation of pregnant women to provide exclusive breastfeeding. The use of video media was proven to be more effective in conveying information and helping respondents retain the material provided.

Baby massage is very useful in optimizing the growth and development of babies/children, including increasing food absorption so that babies get hungry faster and babies will breastfeed more often from their mothers, thereby increasing the baby's weight. The aim of the research was to analyze the effect of baby massage on weight gain in babies. The method used is Pre Experiment with pretest and posttest control group design. The sample in this study were 30 newborn babies at Bhayangkara Hospital, Banjarmasin. The sampling technique in this research is non-probability sampling, namely purposeve sampling. Baby massage was given for 7 days to increase the baby's weight before and after treatment analyzed using the Wilcoxαon Test. The research location was carried out at Bhayangkara Hospital. The research time was 3 months in July – September 2024. The results obtained were P value = 0.000 (α < 0.05 ) which means there is a difference in body weight before and after the massage intervention. The conclusion is that there is an effect of baby massage on weight gain in babies.

Breast milk (ASI) is the primary and best food for infants because it contains almost all the nutrients in the right composition to meet the needs of the baby for optimal growth and development. Breastfeeding mothers require additional nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein, and iron. One of the food ingredients that contains carbohydrates, protein, and iron is sorghum and katuk leaves. Sorghum is rich in carbohydrates and protein, while katuk leaves contain lactagogue, which helps increase breast milk production. This study aims to analyze the effect of sorghum flour substitution and the addition of katuk leaves in wet noodles on the level of preference, organoleptic quality, and nutritional content of wet noodles as an alternative food for breastfeeding mothers. This study used a true experimental method with a 3x2 factorial design, involving three levels of sorghum flour substitution (10%, 20%, 30%) and two levels of katuk leaf flour addition (2%, 4%). A preference test was conducted with 35 panelists, while an organoleptic quality test was conducted with 25 panelists using a hedonic scale, analyzed with Friedman, Wilcoxon, and Two-Way Anova tests. The results showed that sorghum flour and katuk leaf flour substitutions significantly affected preference levels in terms of color, aroma, texture, and taste, with formula X1Y1 being the most preferred. Sorghum flour and katuk leaf flour substitution affected the organoleptic quality parameters of color and texture but did not influence aroma and taste. The best nutritional content of noodles from the preference test in formula X1Y1 (10% sorghum, 2% katuk leaves) per 100 grams was 6.08% protein, 42.51% carbohydrates, and 3.11% iron.

Breast milk is a baby's main food that should be given exclusively for 6 months. The thing that can increase breast milk production is by doing oxytocin massage. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of health education on Oxytocin Massage and Exclusive Breastfeeding on the Motivation of Exclusive Breastfeeding Mothers in the Working Area of Karang Ayu Semarang Health Center. This type of research is a Quasi Experiment, using an extended Pretest-Postest Group design approach involving one experimental group and one control group. The population in this study were all pregnant women at the Karang Ayu Semarang Health Center from January to March 2021. Samples were taken according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results of the Wilcoxon test gave a P value of 0.000, meaning that there was an effect on the motivation of respondents before and after being given health education.

Early complementary food is food or drink given to babies aged 6 months. The research objective was to determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes of mothers and the provision of complementary feeding at PMB Irma Suryani, Prabumulih City in 2023. The research method is analytic in nature, using a cross sectional approach. The population of this study were all mothers who had babies aged ≥ 6 – 24 months at PMB Irma Suryani Prabumulih City in 2023. Sampling in this study used the Accidental Sampling method, namely 45 respondents. The research instrument is a questionnaire. From the bivariate analysis it was found that of the 33 respondents who had good knowledge, there were 30 respondents (66.7%) who gave complementary foods and from 12 respondents who had less knowledge, there were 5 respondents (11.1%) who gave complementary foods. From 37 respondents who had a good attitude, there were 33 respondents (73.3%) who gave complementary foods and of the 8 respondents who had a poor attitude, there were 2 respondents (4.4%) who gave complementary foods. It can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between knowledge and the provision of complementary foods with a P value 0.000 < α 0.05, there is a significant relationship between the mother's attitude and the provision of complementary foods with a P value 0.000 < α 0.05.

Unhealthy pregnancies will affect the health of the mother and baby, which can lead to fatal pregnancies and even obstructed labor and breastfeeding. So in pregnancy, care is needed during pregnancy which needs to be monitored by carrying out routine ANC so that early examination or detection can be carried out since pregnancy. The aim of the research is to find out in depth what factors influence complications in pregnancy at the Terangun Nursing Health Center in 2024. This research uses a descriptive design with a quantitative type of research using case control research and a retrospective approach where the research takes data from the past. . The research sample was pregnant women who experienced complications and who did not experience pregnancy complications. Research results Age influences the occurrence of complications in trimester pregnancies with the results of the chi-square statistical test on maternal age, namely ρ=0.006<0.05. Parity influences the occurrence of complications in the third trimester of pregnancy with the results of the chi-square test, namely ρ=0.020<0.05. Pregnancy spacing influences the occurrence of complications in the third trimester of pregnancy using the chi-square test, namely ρ=0.018<0.05. Research suggestions: It is hoped that health workers, especially midwives in hospitals, will be able to provide counseling and education regarding the danger signs of complications that may occur in the third trimester of pregnancy..

Breast pain is one of the common problems often experienced by breastfeeding mothers, especially in the early stages of lactation. If not treated properly, breast pain can cause discomfort, disruption in breastfeeding, and a decrease in the mother's quality of life. This community service activity aims to provide education about the causes and impacts of breast pain in breastfeeding mothers, train breastfeeding mothers in the effective use of warm compresses to reduce breast pain, improve the quality of life of breastfeeding mothers through proper pain management. The stages of the activity consist of preparation, education, training and evaluation. The results of the activity obtained an increase in the average knowledge score from 60% (pre-test) to 84% (post-test), participants successfully practiced the technique of using warm compresses correctly and several participants reported a decrease in pain after trying the warm compress technique at home for a week. This program has the potential to be further developed by involving a wider community.

Backgroud: Indonesia is ranked third highest in cases of infant mortality. One of the causes of IMR is that babies are given breast milk too late. If all babies were fed only breast milk from the time they were born until the age of 6 months it could save 800,000 lives. Based on data from the West Kalimantan Health Office in 2021, the IMR was 8 per 1,000 births, in 2022 it will be 5.2 per 1,000 births. The aim of the research is to analyze the relationship between knowledge about early initiation of breastfeeding and mothers' attitudes towards providing exclusive breastfeeding to pregnant women in the third trimester at RSIA Anugrah. Methods: The research design used in this research is cross sectional with a quantitative approach. The research population was all pregnant women in the third trimester who had an ultrasound examination at RSIA Anugrah in August 2024, totaling 532 respondents. The sampling technique in this research used a purposive sampling technique with a sample size of 58 respondents. Test the hypothesis using the Chi Square test. Results: Analysis shows that 32 respondents (55.2%) have good knowledge and 50 respondents (86.2%) have a positive attitude. Based on the results of the chi square statistical test, it shows that the p value = 0.000 < p value = 0.05, which means there is a relationship between knowledge about early initiation of breastfeeding and attitudes towards providing exclusive breastfeeding to pregnant women in the trimester III at RSIA Anugrah. Conclusion: Knowledge about early initiation of breastfeeding has a significant relationship with attitudes towards providing exclusive breastfeeding to pregnant women in the trimester III at RSIA Anugrah.

Lactation management is an effort to help mothers achieve success in breastfeeding. This effort takes place from the pregnancy period, delivery, and the breastfeeding period until the child is 2 (two) years old. The practice of breastfeeding can also be carried out by breastfeeding from various backgrounds. However, not all mothers have the full time and opportunity to breastfeed their babies directly, including worker. Increased knowledge is needed to strengthen awareness in increasing knowledge and behavior in lactation management and exclusive breastfeeding. One of the efforts made is the transfer of knowledge regarding lactation management and exclusive breastfeeding. The result of this activity is that there is an increase in understanding about lactation management and exclusive breastfeeding after education.

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.

Exclusive breastfeeding for newborns is an effort to prevent infectious diseases, malnutrition and death in babies and toddlers. The achievement of exclusive breastfeeding is still low, indicating that there are factors preventing mothers from giving exclusive breastfeeding for six months to their babies. The low number of breastfeeding mothers is motivated by the lack of awareness among mothers regarding the importance of breast milk for the growth and development of their children. This study aims to determine the characteristics of mothers who do not provide exclusive breastfeeding at the Bajeng Community Health Center, Gowa Regency. The method used in this research is a descriptive design which is a type of analytical and observational research design with a total sample of 30 people selected using total sampling techniques. The results of the research showed that of the 30 respondents, 24 respondents were able to provide exclusive breastfeeding with the age of 20-35 years and the highest number of domestic workers were 18 respondents or (100%), while in terms of family support the highest number of respondents were able to provide exclusive breastfeeding were 12 respondents or (66.7%). In terms of education, the highest number of mothers who were able to provide exclusive breastfeeding were high school/vocational school education with 17 respondents or (56.7%) and the highest number of mothers who were able to provide exclusive breastfeeding were primigravida mothers with 8 respondents.

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: WHO and UNICEF recommend that newborns receive exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months in early life until the age of two years. The low level of exclusive breastfeeding in the community is caused by various challenges such as the assumption that the supply of breast milk is insufficient and the lack of knowledge about natural methods to increase breast milk production. Community service is carried out in RW II, Siwalankerto, Surabaya. Method: Using a natural approach, educational workshops and direct training in preparing soy milk, aimed at mothers, pregnant women, and posyandu cadres. This program focuses on the use of soy-based products, especially "SAKESI" (Soy Milk), as a natural method to increase lactation. Pre- and post-intervention surveys were conducted to assess changes in knowledge and behavior regarding exclusive breastfeeding and the use of soy products. The study findings showed significant improvements in both knowledge and practical application of these methods, indicating the effectiveness of the program in promoting breastfeeding practices. Conclusion: The project highlights the potential of an affordable local resource such as soybeans to address public health challenges related to maternal and child nutrition and also the importance of ongoing community education and support to sustain these improvements.

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.  

The stunting rate of Acehnese toddlers ranks 31st out of 34 provinces in Indonesia at 37, 3 percent. This number indicates that stunting is one of the public health problems in Aceh and become a threat to future generations. This study aims to see the correlation between parenting and stunting incidences of toddlers in Kajhu Public Health Center, Baitussalam, Aceh Besar. This study was a descriptive-analytical study with a cross-sectional design. The interview and questionnaire were used as data collection instruments. The population was mothers with toddlers in Kajhu Public Health Center involving 77 respondents. The sample was determined by non-probability sampling, namely a total sampling technique. The sample was 77 respondents chosen by a Total Sampling technique. This study was done in March 2024 using the Chi-Square Test ( =95%). The result of univariate analysis shows that toddlers with stunting (59, 7%), exlusive breastfeeding (42, 9%), and complementary feeding (36, 4). Further, the result of the bivariate analysis reveals there is a correlation beetwen exclusive breastfeeding (p=0,035), and complementary feeding (P 0,052), towards the stunting incidences of toddlers in Kajhu Public Health Center, Baitussalam, Aceh Besar, 2024. This study recommends that the healthworkers improve the services of Posyandu for infants and toddlers, espicially thise with body weight problems and height to prevent malnutrition and stunting problens.