Persiapan Laktasi pada Ibu Hamil di Puskesmas Pakuan Baru Kota Jambi

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends giving exclusive breast milk (ASI) for 6 months. Breast is a source of nutrition with balanced composition and adjusted to the baby's growing needs. Global breastfeeding in 2017 was 38%. WHO targets that by 2025 there will be an increase 50%. achievement Indonesia 65.16%, not yet reaching target figure 80%. Exclusive coverage Jambi Province reached 68.64%, while at Pakuan Baru Center 73.04% from unachieved influenced many factors, including low knowledge lactation management lack information mothers their families about importance breastfeeding. Therefore, it necessary provide education breastfeeding, which started during pregnancy. It hoped when mother gives birth, can breastfeed her baby exclusively. implementation time July 2020. this community service pregnant women who visit Community Center. methods include survey counseling approaches. results obtained are understand willing give babies. recommended Puskesmas maintain extension program related has been given