Authors:
Aida Fitri
1
;
2
;
3
;
Budi Wahyuni
2
;
3
;
Elsi Hapsari
4
;
3
and
Darmawati
5
Affiliations:
1
Department of Maternal Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Syiah Kuala University, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
;
2
Master Program of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
;
3
Indonesia
;
4
Faculty of Medicine, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
;
5
Department of Maternal Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia, Indonesia
Keyword(s):
Experience, Exclusive breastfeeding, Women in Aceh.
Abstract:
Exclusive breastfeeding is the most ideal meal for infants aged 0 - 6 months and provides substantial benefits for the baby and the mother. Although there are many studies and publications on the benefits of breastfeeding, but the number of exclusive breastfeeding in global coverage has not increased significantly. Myths and erroneous beliefs about breastfeeding is still developing in some areas in Indonesia as well as in Aceh. This study aim to describe the meaning of exclusive breastfeeding experience of women in Aceh. This qualitative research with phenomenological approach. There were 9 participants participated in the study consist of six mothers who have succeed exclusive breastfeeding and three additional participants. Data collection was using semi-structured and in-depth interviews. The study’s themes are consist of being a mother, breastfeeding resilient for sake of the baby, knowledge is the key to successful, and cultural practices is not a mistake. Mothers should be a
ble to modify cultural practices to decrease the chance of disturbance or even fail the process of exclusive breastfeeding. Exclusive breastfeeding is believed to be the best choice for children and mother and described as a success of mothers in carrying out their role.
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