Description of Breast Care on Milk Production in Post-Partum Mothers in the Independent Practice of the Midwife Helen Tarigan and the Sahtama Clinic, Medan District Profits of 2021

Unsmooth milk production is one of the factors
causing failure in exclusive breastfeeding.
Performing breast care can increase milk
production in post-partum mothers. The purpose
of this study was to determine the description of
breast care in post-partum mothers on the
frequency of breastfeeding babies on days 3 to 16
post-partum. This type of research uses the
Analytical Descriptive method which serves to
provide an overview of an object under study
through data or samples collected without
conducting analysis and making conclusions that
apply to the public. The sample in this study
were 12 mothers who breastfed their babies by
doing breast care. Data analysis used in this
research is univariate analysis. The results
showed that 10 respondents had good milk
production and 2 respondents had bad milk
production after breast care. Poor milk
production is caused by the mother's lack of
knowledge and experience about breast care and
how to breastfeed the baby properly. The
conclusion from this study is that breast care is
effective in increasing milk production because it
is able to stimulate the milk glands in the breast
so that milk production is more abundant and
smooth by keeping the breasts clean and well
cared for (nipples) because when breastfeeding
the mother's breasts direct contact with the baby's
mouth. It is hoped that the family will add more
insight and knowledge about the benefits of breast
care for milk production in post-partum mothers.