Title: KELOR (Moringa Oliefera) as an Alternative in Increasing Breast Milk Production

Authors: Santi Yuliastuti, Tjahjono Kuntjoro, Sri Sumarni, Supriyana, Melyana Nurul Widyawati

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i2.188

Abstract

Background: The success of exclusive breastfeeding is strongly influenced by milk production. Moringa leaves contain active compounds (lactogogous) that can effect milk production.

Objective: To determine the effect of Kelor (Moringa Oliefera) in increasing breast milk production.

Method: The design of this study was Quasy-Experimental studies of non-equivalent control group design with purposive sampling with inclusion criteria. The number of research subjects in this study as many as 36 respondents divided into 2 groups respectively 18 respondents. The treatment group was given normal postpartum care and moringa leaf powder capsule for 2 weeks with a dose of 2 x 250 mg, the control group was given normal childbirth care only. Breast milk production is measured from breast milk fat and baby weight and data was analyzed by Mann Whitney test.

Results: kelor flour can significantly increasing breast milk production with indicator of breast milk fat and baby weight whereas in treatment group showed greater (6,622> 2,744) for breast milk fat and (3,583>3,347) for baby weight compared to control group.

Conclusion: Kelor (Moringa Oliefera) flour can be used as an alternative to increase breast milk production.

Keywords: postpartum mother, moringa leaf, , breast milk.

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