Edukasi ASI Ekslusif untuk Meningkatkan Pengetahuan Ibu Bekerja di Desa Karangtengah Exclusive Breastfeeding Education to Improve Working Mothers’ Knowledge di Karangtengah Village
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Exclusive breastfeeding coverage in Banyumas Regency remains at 57.8%, well below the national target of 80%. Working mothers are at the highest risk of exclusive breastfeeding failure due to limited time, inadequate lactation facilities, and insufficient knowledge of expressed breast milk management. This activity aimed to improve the knowledge of pregnant working women about exclusive breastfeeding, milk expression techniques, storage, and expressed-milk feeding practices. The activity was conducted in July 2025 in Karangtengah Village, Baturraden District, Banyumas Regency, involving 15 pregnant working women. Methods included educational lectures, practical simulations, and discussion sessions. Effectiveness was assessed using a pretest–posttest design with a structured knowledge instrument. The Working Mothers Exclusive Breastfeeding Success Community proved effective in enhancing knowledge among pregnant working women. Community-based educational interventions during pregnancy can strengthen mothers' readiness and motivation to sustain exclusive breastfeeding regardless of employment status. The continuous expansion of this program into other areas is recommended to support the national exclusive breastfeeding targets and contribute to stunting prevention.
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