Effectiveness of Long Bean Leaf Green Noodles in Enhancing Prolactin Levels in Breastfeeding Mothers

Abstract

insufficient breast milk is one of the obstacles in this process. Interventions that usually used for increasing breast milk can be done pharmacologically using Domperidone. On the other hand, the drug can trigger side effects, then the use of herbs is recommended. Long bean leaves (Vigna sinensis L.) are plants that are rich in nutrients and can stimulate prolactin through the phytocemichal contents1-3 . Objectives: The aims of the research to be carried out is to formulate and analyze the effectiveness of Green Noodles based on long bean leaves (Vigna sinensis L.) to help increase prolactin of breasfeeding mother. Methods: The research method used is a quasi-experimental with a Nonrandomized Control Group Pretest-Postest Design consisting of an experimental group (given green noodles) and a control group (given plain Noodles) using 10 respondents for each group. The intervention was carried out for 14 days by giving green noodles 2 times a day for 14 days. Results: Green noodles contain 4 times higher levels of polyphenols than white noodles with amounts of 384.55 mg/kg and 85.39 mg/kg respectively. Based on the results of pre and post interventions in both intervention and control groups, it was found that breastfeeding mothers who consumed Green Noodles experienced an increase in prolactin levels (p value 0.004) and mothers who consumed plain noodles did not experience a significant increase in prolactin levels (p value 0.283). The lack of respondents and previous research that directly discusses the benefits of the longbean leaves requires further research to strengthen the research results to be implemented for breastfeeding mothers. Conclusion: Consuming green noodles can help increasing prolactin hormone on breastfeeding mother in Jatinegara Health Center.