Modern Contraceptive Methods and Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices Among Working Mothers in Indonesia

Authors

  • Nindi Kusuma Dewi Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
  • Laras P. Gamagitta Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
  • Herdhika A.R. Kusumasari Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University, Indonesia
  • Anditri Weningtyas Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
  • Chandra K. Wardhana Accounting Management Diploma Program, State Polytechnic of Malang, Malang, Indonesia
  • Asri Maharani Division of Nursing, Midwifery, and Social Work, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

Keywords:

contraceptive method, exclusive breastfeeding, reproductive health, IUD, working mothers

Abstract

Exclusive breastfeeding is a recommended practice for infants, but it often conflicts with the contraceptive needs of working mothers.This study aimed to understand the patterns of modern contraceptive use among working mothers who are exclusively breastfeeding in Indonesia. This descriptive study employed a survey method using Google Forms as a data collection tool. A total of 113 working mothers who were exclusively breastfeeding participated in this study. Data collected included the type of contraception used, parity, age, education, and occupation. Findings revealed that 50.4% of participants used modern contraceptive methods, with the intrauterine device (IUD) as the most common choice. Mothers aged 30-39, those with higher education levels, and those with multiple children were significantly more likely to adopt modern contraception compared to their younger, less educated, or primiparous counterparts. Age, education, and parity significantly influence contraceptive choices among breastfeeding working mothers in Indonesia.

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Published

07/30/2025

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

Section

Articles