Khafifah Puja Atmalia

Bunda Hospital Jakarta,
Indonesia

Abstract Title:Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers: How Workplace Lactation Rooms Influence Six-Month Breastfeeding Period and Infant Nutrition; A Cross-Sectional Study

Biography:

Khafifah Puja Atmalia is a medical doctor with a master’s in hospital administration, specializing in child health and pediatric research. Currently a Research Assistant at RSUPN Dr. Cipto Mangunkusomo, she has extensive clinical and research experience in tropical diseases, stunting, and maternal health. Passionate about medical education, she founded *Medstud.talks* and has held leadership roles in CIMSA and Universitas YARSI. Aspiring to be a pediatrician, she is committed to advancing child healthcare in Indonesia.

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Backgrounds: Breast milk (ASI) has an optimal nutritional composition, including proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and antibodies that support the infant’s immune system. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months is crucial in preventing stunting, enhancing immunity, and supporting cognitive development. However, working mothers often face challenges in providing exclusive breastfeeding, such as demanding work schedules, lack of lactation room facilities, stress, fatigue, and minimal workplace support. Workplace lactation rooms have been proven to extend breastfeeding duration and contribute to infant nutritional status. In line with the importance of supporting breastfeeding mothers, Law Number 4 of 2024 on Maternal and Child Welfare in the First 1,000 Days of Life mandates the provision of lactation facilities in workplaces to ensure mothers' rights to exclusive breastfeeding and to support optimal child development. Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted on 60 breastfeeding mothers with infants under 12 months using a consecutive sampling technique. Data collection involved interviews. Bivariate analysis using the Spearman test. Additionally, an Odds Ratio (OR) analysis was conducted to determine the risk level of the absence of lactation rooms on infant nutritional status. Results: Compared to mothers without access to lactation rooms, mothers with access significantly contribute to better infant nutritional status (p = 0.001, r = 0.423). Infants of mothers without access have a 4.15 times higher risk of poor nutritional status. The effect is more pronounced for normal nutritional status in infants whose mothers have access to lactation rooms, compared to those who do not. 88.3% of mothers reported having access, while 11.7% did not. Discussion: Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months is essential in building the foundation for children's health and realizing a healthy and intelligent golden generation. Breast milk significantly reduces the risk of malnutrition, enhances brain development, and protects infants from infectious diseases. The presence of workplace lactation rooms plays a crucial role in supporting breastfeeding mothers in maintaining exclusive breastfeeding. Workplace support through adequate lactation facilities can reduce stress, improve breast milk production, and extend breastfeeding duration. Strengthening the implementation and monitoring of these regulations is necessary to enhance maternal and child health outcomes. Conclusion: Workplace lactation rooms play a vital role in sustaining exclusive breastfeeding and improving infant nutritional status. Employers and policymakers should prioritize the implementation and regulation of lactation facilities to effectively support breastfeeding mothers. Keywords: Workplace lactation rooms, exclusive breastfeeding, infant nutritional status, maternal support, breastfeeding policies