EDUCATION ON EDUCATION ON BREASTFEEDING TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF MOTHERS WITH SICK INFANTS

Abstract

Background: Proper breastfeeding attachment plays a crucial role in ensuring that infants receive optimal nutrition while preventing various complications for breastfeeding mothers, such as sore nipples and mastitis. This study aims to analyze the effect of education on proper breastfeeding techniques on the incidence of sore nipples in postpartum mothers.Method: The study employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design of one group pre-test and post-test.Results: The study involved 20 postpartum mothers with sick infant at PKU Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta Hospital from May to June 2025, selected using purposive sampling techniques. The procedure began with a pre-test, followed by education on proper breastfeeding techniques, and concluded with a post-test. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon test showed significant results with a p-value of 0.001 (< 0.05), indicating a meaningful difference in mother’s knowledge and skill between before and after the education was provided.Conclusion: This study concludes that effective education significantly reduces the incidence of sore nipples in breastfeeding mothers and underscores the importance of educational interventions in optimal breastfeeding practices