LITERATURE REVIEW: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERCEIVED INSUFFICIENT MILK SUPPLY AND THE SUCCESS OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING

Fikriyatul Husna; Hanifatur Rosyidah

doi:10.34035/jmrh.v2i2.1917

Authors

Fikriyatul Husna Universitas Islam Sultan Agung Semarang
Hanifatur Rosyidah Universitas Islam Sultan Agung Semarang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34035/jmrh.v2i2.1917

Keywords:

breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding, perception of insufficient breast milk

Abstract

Background: Increasing the duration of exclusive breastfeeding is a national and international priority. The perception of insufficient breast milk is one of the main causes of failure in exclusive breastfeeding. This study is an integrative review of recent studies related to the perception of insufficient breast milk. This study aims to describe the relationship between the perception of insufficient breast milk and the success of exclusive breastfeeding.
Method: The method used in this study is a literature review. Data collection was conducted through the PubMed database published from 2020 to 2025, identification based on keywords, titles, and abstracts, and selection based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 10 articles were reviewed in this literature review.
Results: Based on the analysis of the 10 articles, it was found that 26% to 75.3% of breastfeeding mothers stopped breastfeeding earlier due to the perception of insufficient breast milk caused by a lack of knowledge and previous breastfeeding experience.
Conclusion: It can be concluded that the perception of insufficient breast milk is related to the success of exclusive breastfeeding.

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