RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POST SECTIO CAESAREA CHARACTERISTICS WITH EXCLUSIVE BREASTMILK GIVING IN TASIKMALAYA INDONESIA

ASI/ breastmilk is the best nutrition for babies, but many factors can influence mothers to be failed breastfeeding. The low achievement of exclusive breastfeeding is influenced by lack of knowledge, lack of maternal experience, lack of implementation of Early Breastfeeding Initiation (IMD) and the incessant promotion of formula milk, especially for mothers who post Sectio Caesarea (SC). This study aims to determine the relationship between the characteristics of post-SC mothers with exclusive breastfeeding in dr. Soekardjo Kota Tasikmalaya. The study design used a cross-sectional design. The sampling technique used was consecutive sampling with a total sample of 67 respondents. Data was collected using a research questionnaire. Data analysis used chi-square, 95% confidence level. The results showed that the average age of respondents was 31.94, higher education 55.2%, multiparous 59.7%, not working outside the home 92.5%, exclusive breastfeeding 53.7%. There is a relationship between the parity of postSC mothers with exclusive breastfeeding (P = 0.006). There is no relationship between education, work, and information resources for post SC mothers on exclusive breastfeeding. It is hoped that post SC mothers will continue to provide exclusive breastfeeding to their babies.