HUBUNGAN KECEMASAN IBU DENGAN PRODUKSI ASI PADA MASA NIFAS DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS SUBOH

Abstract

Optimal breast milk production during the postpartum period is essential to meet an infant's nutritional needs and to support the success of exclusive breastfeeding. One of the psychological factors believed to influence breast milk production is maternal anxiety, as emotional distress may inhibit the release of oxytocin, a hormone that plays a crucial role in breast milk ejection. The purpose of this study was to analyze the correlation between maternal anxiety and breast milk production during the postpartum period in the working area of Suboh CommunityHealthCenter. This study employed a correlational research design with a cross-sectional approach. The population and sample consisted of all postpartum mothers in the working area of Suboh Community Health Center during April–May 2026, totaling 36 respondents selected using the total sampling technique. The instruments used in this study were the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) questionnaire and a breast milk production observation checklist. The results of Fisher's Exact statistical test showed a p-value of 0.000 with α = 0.05. Since the significance value was less than α, H₀ was rejected and H₁ was accepted, indicating a significant correlation between maternal anxiety and breast milk production during the postpartum period in the working area of Suboh Community Health Center. Therefore, postpartum mothers are expected to manage their anxiety effectively, while healthcare providers should offer psychological support and education to promote optimal breast milk production.