| Summary: | Background: Postpartum weight retention is regarded as a major public
health problem because of its contribution to the incidence of obesity.
Evidence regarding the effect of breastfeeding on postpartum weight
retention reduction is still controversial and limited. In 3 to 6 months of
postpartum, not all women will be losing weight, so that efforts are
required to reduce postpartum weight retention.
Objective: To determine the effect of breastfeeding on postpartum weight
retention.
Methods: This was an observational study with a prospective cohort
design. The study population was all lactating mothers in Cirebon
Municipality. Samples were taken with a purposive sampling technique in
Cirebon with a sample size of 80 people. The data used were primary and
secondary data and the instrument used a questionnaire and adult weight
scale. Data were processed using univariable analysis, bivariable analysis
with ANOVA and t-test, and multivariable analysis with linear regression.
Results: Postpartum weight retention was much more in partially
breastfeeding mothers compared with those who breastfed fully (p =
0.0021). Breastfeeding can reduce postpartum weight retention at 2,57 kg.
Breastfeeding after being controlled with food intake, weight gain during
pregnancy, and physical activity showed a significant association with
postpartum weight retention and can reduce postpartum weight retention
at 2,26 kg (p = 0.000).
Conclusion: Breastfeeding could reduce postpartum weight retention.
Weight gain during pregnancy, food intake, and physical activity might
influence postpartum weight retention.
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