EFIKASI LAKTOGENIK ARENGA PINNATA TERHADAP VOLUME PRODUKSI ASI: SEBUAH EVALUASI KUANTITATIF DALAM ASUHAN MATERNITAS KWALA BEKALA
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Keywords: Arenga pinnata, Galactagogue, Breast Milk Production, Lactogenesis II, Stunting.Abstract
Background: Failure of exclusive breastfeeding is a critical determinant of stunting and malnutrition in the first 1000 days of life. Physiological barriers, such as inadequate milk production, often trigger early cessation of lactation. Although palm sap water (Arenga pinnata) is empirically believed to be a galactagogue, quantitative clinical validation regarding its effectiveness remains limited in medical literature.Objective: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Arenga pinnata supplementation on increasing breast milk volume and accelerating lactogenesis II in postpartum mothers.Methods: The study employed a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design. The sample consisted of 100 breastfeeding mothers in the Kwala Bekala area selected via purposive sampling. The intervention group was given 200–250 ml of fresh Arenga pinnata daily for 14 days. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test.Results: There was a significant difference in breast milk volume before and after intervention ($p=0.00$). Prior to the intervention, 78.3% of respondents had low milk production. Post-intervention, 93.3% of respondents experienced a statistically significant increase in breast milk volume.Conclusion: Arenga pinnata is proven effective as a safe plant-based galactagogue in increasing breast milk production. These findings provide scientific legitimacy for integrating local wisdom into evidence-based midwifery care as a sustainable stunting prevention strategy.
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