NERS NEWS — Nursing Profession students of Universitas Airlangga (Unair) who were undergoing the Community and Family Nursing Rotation through the KIA Working Group conducted the “Early Initiation of Breastfeeding (IMD) and Exclusive Breastfeeding Education” program on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in RW 03, Kedung Cowek Subdistrict, Bulak District, Surabaya. The activity was attended by 14 participants and aimed to increase the community’s knowledge and skills regarding the importance of early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding for maternal and infant health.
The activity began with education on Early Initiation of Breastfeeding (IMD) and exclusive breastfeeding. The material provided included the definition, benefits, and importance of early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding for mothers and infants. The education was delivered interactively so that participants could understand the information provided and apply it to support successful breastfeeding.
In addition to providing education, the activity continued with an oxytocin massage practice demonstrated by the students. Participants were given an explanation of the oxytocin massage technique and then followed the practice directly. This practical activity was expected to improve participants’ skills in providing support for the breastfeeding process.
The implementation of this activity was part of the contribution of Unair Nursing Profession students to improving maternal and child health in the community, particularly through increasing knowledge about early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding. This activity also supports Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-Being through efforts to improve maternal and infant health, as well as SDG 4: Quality Education through the provision of health education to the community.
Through this activity, Unair Nursing Profession students hoped that the education provided could improve the community’s understanding and skills regarding early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding, and oxytocin massage, thereby supporting successful breastfeeding and improving maternal and infant health.
Writer: Berlian Putri Vebriane
