Promotion of Exclusive Breastfeeding Through Drinking “Uyup-Uyup” Herbal

Abstract

Abstract The tradition of mothers after giving birth is that they usually drink uyup-uyup herbal. Uyup-uyup herbal is believed to facilitate the release of breast milk. Therefore, many mothers drink a traditional drink called uyup-uyup herbal during the postpartum period. This study aimed to treat the role of herbalists as agents of change in promoting exclusive breastfeeding. This study intervention trained uyup-uyup herbalists. Trained Uyup-uyup herbalists then practiced promoting exclusive breastfeeding to breastfeeding mothers. The quantitative study used a quasi-experimental research design to determine the treatment effect of exclusive breastfeeding promotion. The treatment group was located in the Bojongsari District and the control group was in the Padamara district. The number of samples in the treatment group and the control group respectively by 40 breastfeeding mothers. The results showed the differences in knowledge and attitudes about exclusive breastfeeding in the treatment group. From these results, efforts to promote exclusive breastfeeding can be carried out through intermediaries uyup-uyup herbalists to mothers