Upaya Peningkatan Nutrisi Bayi Melalui Penyuluhan Kesehatan tentang Manajemen Laktasi pada Ibu Beresiko (COVID-19) di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kebakkramat II, Kabupaten Karanganyar, Jawa Tengah

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia has officially transitioned to an endemic phase. Although COVID-19 is considered endemic, the Ministry of Health continues to report cases. In 2025, numerous new cases have surfaced across different areas in Indonesia. The transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through breast milk is evident. The WHO advises that mothers diagnosed with COVID-19 should keep breastfeeding. It is believed that the advantages of breast milk surpass the possible dangers of COVID-19 infection in newborns; hence, breastfeeding should persist. An initiative to enhance breastfeeding practices involves offering education on lactation management to mothers who have contracted COVID-19. A preliminary study with village midwives at the Kebakkramat II Community Health Center revealed that many pregnant women receiving prenatal checkups there were not informed about the procedures or management of lactation for mothers affected by COVID-19. Consequently, this community service was conducted to enhance mothers' understanding and guarantee that infants continue to get nourishment through breastfeeding. The approach taken involved offering instruction on lactation management, breastfeeding techniques, and finishing with an assessment of the activity. The outcomes of this community service revealed that 7 mothers (85.71%) possessed good knowledge, and 5 breastfeeding mothers (71.42%) successfully implemented proper breastfeeding practices.