Case Study on Increasing Breast Milk Production in Postpartum Mothers with Non-Pharmacological Therapy through Papaya Consumption in the Palangka Raya Watershed 2024
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Abstract
Breast milk is the main food for infants, but breastfeeding mothers often face challenges, with the primary issue being insufficient breast milk production, which causes the baby to be fussy and cry frequently. This leads mothers to panic and easily resort to giving pre-lacteal foods such as formula milk, honey, coconut water, bananas, and rice water. Objective: to be able to provide midwifery care to postpartum mother Mrs. E P2A0, 6 hours postpartum, in the KIA room at the UPTD Puskesmas Pahandut, Palangka Raya City. Methodology: The type of research used is descriptive qualitative with a case study approach. Design using field observation. The method of data collection is through interviews and documentation analysis of midwifery care. Data analysis is obtained from case study research by creating a narrative from the results of observations and descriptive analysis of midwifery care, assessment, formulating diagnoses, planning, implementing, and evaluating midwifery care. This research was conducted in April 2024. Result: The mother is willing to try complementary alternative medicine to increase breast milk production by consuming papaya, as its lactagogum content is a substance that can enhance and smooth the production of breast milk. Additionally, the saponin and alkaloid substances in papaya can influence prolactin hormones, thereby facilitating the smooth process of breast milk release. It has a high nutritional content, including enzymes, vitamins A, B, C, and E, pantothenic acid, folic acid, minerals such as magnesium and potassium, as well as dietary fiber. Giving papaya to breastfeeding mothers in amounts of 2-3 pieces three times a day (400-500 grams/day) for seven consecutive days is beneficial for increasing breast milk production. During the follow-up visit in the postpartum period, the mother reported an increase in breast milk production.