Exclusive Breastfeeding in Islamic Perspective and Health Science

Nur’aini Nur’Fidaris Salamah

Abstract


Exclusive breastfeeding for six months has been proven to provide various benefits for both infants and mothers. In Indonesia, the coverage rate of exclusive breastfeeding still falls short of the national target. This study aims to describe exclusive breastfeeding from two primary perspectives: health science and Islamic teachings. This interdisciplinary approach is expected to strengthen public understanding and support the creation of a physically and spiritually healthy generation. The research method employed is a literature study that involves analyzing previous research on the benefits of breastfeeding from both Islamic and health science perspectives. Breastfeeding in Islam is carried out as a form of fulfilling Allah’s command to preserve offspring. Additionally, the benefits of breastfeeding are numerous. The benefits can be seen from the health aspect, such as fulfilling nutritional needs and supporting the child’s psychological development. This interdisciplinary study is expected to enrich scientific insights regarding the importance of exclusive breastfeeding from both health and religious perspectives.

Keywords


Breastfeeding; Islam; Health; Interdisciplinary.

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