THE DESCRIPTION OF SELECTION OF BREAST MILK CONTAINER AND FAT CONTENT IN THE BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS AT ANDALAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER WORKING AREA

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Breast milk is the most ideal nutrient for infants because it contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, and water in the right amount for digestion, growth and development of infants. The fat content in breast milk can be affected by the container of breast milk. The objective of this study is to determine the description of the selection of breast milk container and fat content in breastfeeding mothers. This is a descriptive research with cross sectional approach. This research is conducted at the Community Health Center of Andalas, Padang. The population includes breast milk from breastfeeding mothers in the Community Health Center of Andalas. Samples were taken according to inclusion criteria (n = 24) followed by selection of container for breast milk and fat content check was conducted in the Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Andalas, Padang from March 2019 to January 2020. The data were analyzed and shown in frequency distribution and percentage tables. The results showed that the selection of breast milk container was mostly chosen by mothers was plastic bags (66.7%), and the least was plastic bottles (8.3%); the mean of breast milk content with fat of glass bottles, plastic bottles, and breast milk plastic bags were 2.88 ± 0.75 g/dl , 1.78 ± 0.31 g/dl, and 2.69 ± 0.46 g/dl with the biggest difference in plastic bags and the smallest in glass bottles. The conclusion of this research is the description of the selection of breast milk container and fat content in breastfeeding mothers at Andalas Community Health Center working area has decreased from fresh breast milk.

Keywords: Breast Milk Container, Fat.