Methods of Applying Breast Milk for Umbilical Cord Care and Its Impact on the Speed of Umbilical Cord Detachment in Newborns
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https://doi.org/10.31674/mjn.2024.v16i02.022Abstract
Background: In Indonesia, the infant mortality rate due to tetanus is still high; generally, more than 50% of babies affected by tetanus will end up dying. To reduce infant mortality due to tetanus attacks, umbilical cord care is needed. Effective umbilical cord care methods speed up umbilical cord spreading and reduce the frequency of infections. There are different methods of umbilical cord care. One of them is the traditional method of applying breast milk to the umbilical cord of the newborn. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of umbilical cord care using the breast milk application method on umbilical cord acceleration in newborns. Methods: The research method used was a single non-equivalent post-test control group with a sample size of 38 children. Results: Based on the results of this study, it was found that in the intervention group for rapid umbilical cord release there were 16 babies (84.2%) and there were 3 normal babies (15.8%); in the control group for rapid umbilical cord release there were 7 babies (36.8%) and normal as many as 12 babies (63.2%). The results of the Chi-square test analysis show that there is an effect of umbilical cord care using the method of applying breast milk to the acceleration of umbilical cord detachment with a value of p = 0.027. Conclusion: Umbilical cord care using breast milk application is safe, effective and efficient and can protect the baby from infection because breast milk contains immunoglobulins A, G, and M, and breast milk also contains lactoferrin and lysozyme as anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-microbial.
Keywords:
Acceleration of Umbilical Cord Removal, Breast Milk Application, Umbilical Cord CardDownloads
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