THE FACTORS ANALYSIS AFFECTING BREAST MILK PRODUCTION IN POST-CESAREAN SECTION MOTHERS AT SEMBIRING GENERAL HOSPITAL DELI TUA IN 2026

Abstract

Breast milk production is an essential factor for infant health; however, mothers after cesarean section often experience difficulties in breastfeeding due to several influencing factors. This study aimed to analyze the factors affecting breast milk production among post–cesarean section mothers at Sembiring general hospital Deli Tua in 2026. This research employed a quantitative method with a cross-sectional design involving 54 respondents selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected by using questionnaires and analyzed by using univariate and bivariate analysis with the Chi-Square test at a significance level of p<0.05. The results showed a significant relationship between post–cesarean section pain (p=0.000), maternal knowledge of breastfeeding position and technique (p=0.000), and duration of rooming-in (p=0.001) with breast milk production, while maternal motivation to breastfeed was not significantly associated with breast milk production (p=0.210). The conclusion of this study that post-operative pain, maternal knowledge, and duration of rooming-in are factors that influence breast milk production in post- cesarean section mothers. Therefore, it is necessary to improve breastfeeding education and optimize the implementation of rooming-in by healthcare professionals.