The Effect of Exclusive Breastfeeding on Infant Weight Gain

Aritonang, Yanti Anggraini and Panggabean, Dely Maria and Leniwita, Hasian (2024) The Effect of Exclusive Breastfeeding on Infant Weight Gain. COMMUNITY PRACTITIONER, 21 (7). pp. 1250-1259. ISSN 1462 2815

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Abstract

Exclusive breastfeeding success is still relatively low (at 41%) and has yet to reach the target of 70%. This study employs quantitative methods and an experimental design. The approach is based on a control group pre- and post-test design, where research participants are randomly divided into two or more groups. There is no correlation between gender and baby weight after the intervention (= 0.919), and there is no correlation between a mother's age and baby weight after the intervention (= 0.464). During the first six months, infant weight gain is significantly influenced by exclusive breastfeeding. This is influenced by the mother's experience, as mothers with more than one child have more knowledge and experience with exclusive breastfeeding than previous children. Not only do those who are exclusively breastfed gain weight, but formula milk also contributes to the baby's weight gain, leading to obesity. In the meantime, exclusive breastfeeding results in average weight. Keywords: Effect, Exclusive Breastfeeding , Infant Weight.

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