PENGARUH MENYUSUI TERHADAP RETENSI BERAT BADAN POSTPARTUM DI PUSKESMAS WILAYAH KECAMATAN KESAMBI KOTA CIREBON

• Main Authors: , Rinela Padmawati, , Prof. Djaswadi Dasuki, SpOG(K), MPH, PhD
• Format: Theses and Dissertations NonPeerReviewed
• Published: [Yogyakarta] : Universitas Gadjah Mada 2011
• Subjects: ETD
• Online Access: https://repository.ugm.ac.id/90919/; http://etd.ugm.ac.id/index.php?mod=penelitian_detail&sub=PenelitianDetail&act=view&typ=html&buku_id=53162
• Institution: Universitas Gadjah Mada

Background: Postpartum weight retention is regarded as a major public health problem because of its contribution to the incidence of obesity. Evidence regarding the effect of breastfeeding on postpartum weight retention reduction is still controversial and limited. In 3 to 6 months of postpartum, not all women will be losing weight, so that efforts are required to reduce postpartum weight retention. Objective: To determine the effect of breastfeeding on postpartum weight retention. Methods: This was an observational study with a prospective cohort design. The study population was all lactating mothers in Cirebon Municipality. Samples were taken with a purposive sampling technique in Cirebon with a sample size of 80 people. The data used were primary and secondary data and the instrument used a questionnaire and adult weight scale. Data were processed using univariable analysis, bivariable analysis with ANOVA and t-test, and multivariable analysis with linear regression. Results: Postpartum weight retention was much more in partially breastfeeding mothers compared with those who breastfed fully (p = 0.0021). Breastfeeding can reduce postpartum weight retention at 2,57 kg. Breastfeeding after being controlled with food intake, weight gain during pregnancy, and physical activity showed a significant association with postpartum weight retention and can reduce postpartum weight retention at 2,26 kg (p = 0.000). Conclusion: Breastfeeding could reduce postpartum weight retention. Weight gain during pregnancy, food intake, and physical activity might influence postpartum weight retention.