THE EFFECT OF DIGITAL LACTATION EDUCATION INTERVENTION ON MILD DEPRESSION LEVELS IN POSTPARTUM MOTHERS IN HEALTH CRISIS SITUATIONS

Fiska Surya Nesa; Imran Saputra Surbakti; Khairunnisa Situmorang; Febriana Sari; Elsa Ayuni; Rahmi Larasati; Lisa Putri Utami Damanik

Authors

Fiska Surya Nesa Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Mitra Husada Medan
Imran Saputra Surbakti Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Mitra Husada Medan
Khairunnisa Situmorang Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Mitra Husada Medan
Febriana Sari Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Mitra Husada Medan
Elsa Ayuni Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Mitra Husada Medan
Rahmi Larasati Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Mitra Husada Medan
Lisa Putri Utami Damanik Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Mitra Husada Medan

Keywords:

Digital lactation education, postpartum Depression, postpartum mothers

Abstract

Postpartum period is a critical phase marked by significant physiological, emotional, and psychological changes in women. During health crisis situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the risk of postpartum mental health problems, including mild postpartum depression, increases due to limited access to health services and social support. Digital lactation education has emerged as a strategic intervention to support breastfeeding practices while simultaneously improving maternal psychological well-being. Objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of digital lactation education interventions on reducing mild postpartum depression symptoms during health crisis situations. Methods: A narrative literature review was conducted by analyzing five relevant scientific articles published between 2019 and 2024. Articles were retrieved from Google Scholar, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and DOAJ using keywords related to digital lactation education, postpartum depression, and mobile health. Results: The reviewed studies consistently demonstrated that digital-based lactation education—delivered through educational videos, mobile health (mHealth) applications, online peer support, and virtual counseling—effectively reduced anxiety, enhanced maternal self-confidence, and alleviated mild postpartum depression symptoms. Conclusion: Digital lactation education interventions are effective non-pharmacological strategies for supporting breastfeeding practices and improving maternal mental health, particularly during health crises when face-to-face services are limited.

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