Motif Ibu Menyusui di Malang Raya dalam Mendonorkan ASI

Abstract

Babies have the right to receive exclusive breastfeeding until the age of 6 months, and mothers have the obligation to
fulfill this right. However, some mothers are unable to provide exclusive breastfeeding to their infants due to various
reasons. Therefore, the existence of a breast milk donation program greatly helps breastfeeding mothers meet the
nutritional needs of their babies and utilizeexcess breast milk to prevent wastage. This research aims to encourage and
motivate breastfeeding mothers with surplus breast milk to consider donating it to babies in need. The study adopts a
phenomenological approach, collecting data through interviews with several participants to understand the motives of
donors in contributing their breast milk. The gathered data is then analyzed using thematic analysis. From the
conducted interviews, it was found that the three participants donated their breast milk directly when they had excess
production, driven by the desire to assist needy infants. The study concludes that the motivations that led these three
breastfeeding mothers residing in Malang to donate their surplus breast milk include the belief that breast milk donation
has various health benefits and fulfills the nutritional needs of infants, viewing it as an act of compassion, and
recognizing the surplus breast milk as a resource that can be utilized. This research hopes to inspire breastfeeding
mothers who have not yet participated in breast milk donation programs, encouraging them to understand the concept of
breast milk donation and start donating to ensure the nutritional well-being of infants in need.