Effect of Moringa oleifera Leaf and Arachis hypogaea Flour Biscuit Supplementation on Breast Milk Production in Breastfeeding Mothers
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https://doi.org/10.26911/thejmch.2025.10.06.06Abstract
Background: Breastfeeding mothers often experience problems in providing exclusive breastfeeding, one of which is complaints about insufficient milk production. One safe and easy-to-use non-pharmacological treatment is moringa leaves and peanuts, which contain flavonoids and essential minerals that stimulate the production of the hormones oxytocin and prolactin. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of supplementing Moringa leaf and peanut flour biscuits on breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers.
Subjects and Method: This study used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest with control group design. The study location was in the community of Palu health office. Data collection was conducted from October to November 2025. The study consisted of two groups: an intervention group receiving 100 g of moringa leaf and peanut flour biscuits once daily for 14 days, and a control group receiving nutrition education for breastfeeding mothers. The dependent variables were infant weight, bowel movements, and urination. The independent variables were supplementation with moringa leaf and peanut flour biscuits and nutrition education for breastfeeding mothers. The analysis technique used was Friedman and Man Whitney.
Results: The average weight of infants in the intervention group after being given moringa leaf and peanut flour biscuit supplementation was higher (Mean = 3775.1; SD = 455.5) than before the intervention (Mean = 3353.5; SD = 442.2) and was statistically significant (p <0.001). The average number of bowel movements in the intervention group after being given moringa leaf and peanut flour biscuit supplementation was higher (Mean = 3.6; SD = 0.50) than before the intervention (Mean = 2.95; SD = 0.51) and was statistically insignificant (p = 0.305). The average number of urinations in the intervention group after being given moringa leaf and peanut flour biscuit supplementation was higher (Mean = 6.75; SD = 0.91) than before the intervention (Mean = 5.50; SD = 0.607) and was statistically significant (p = 0.015).
Conclusion: Supplementation with moringa leaf flour biscuits and peanuts has been proven effective in increasing breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers, making it a safe and practical non-pharmacological therapy alternative.
Keywords:
biscuits, peanuts, breast milk production, supplementation, moringa leaf flour
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