HUBUNGAN DUKUNGAN BIDAN TERHADAP PEMBERIAN KOLOSTRUM PADA BAYI DI RSUD KOLONEL ABUNDJANI BANGKO TAHUN 2023

Abstract

Background Colostrum is a part of breast milk (ASI) which has a characteristic yellowish liquid that comes out on the first to the third day after giving birth. Colostrum contains 10-17 times more immune substances than mature milk, so it is very good to give because it functions to form the baby's antibodies. Negative impacts if babies are not given colostrum include jaundice which can result in death of the baby. Babies who are not given colostrum breast milk have higher rates of respiratory infections and gastrointestinal infections compared to other babies who are given colostrum breast milk. Support from health workers who assist with childbirth is a strengthening factor for giving breast milk to babies. What is related to breastfeeding in the first hour is health workers, especially midwives.

Research Method This research is a quantitative analytical research with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were all postpartum mothers on days 1-3 at the Colonel Abundjani Bangko Regional Hospital in September 2023. The sample was taken using a purposive sampling technique totaling 41 people. This research was analyzed univariately and bivariately.The results of this research show that postpartum mothers who did not provide colostrum were 23 (56.31) respondents, and 22 (53.7%) respondents had positive midwife support. The results of statistical tests on midwife support using the chi-square test showed P-value = 0.015, which means there is a relationship between midwife support and giving colostrum to babies.Conclusion: There is a relationship between midwife support for giving colostrum to babies at the Colonel Abundjani Bangko Regional Hospital in 2023. It is hoped that health workers in the delivery room will increase the provision of information about the importance of colostrum for newborn babie