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Empowering Maternal Health: Investigating the Association between Delivery Methods and LATCH Scores in Postpartum Mothers a)Faculty of Medicine , Universitas Trisakti, Jl. Kyai Tapa No.1, Jakarta 11440, Indonesia Abstract Early successful breastfeeding initiation is fundamental to the lactation process- however, cesarean delivery can impede this initiation due to post-operative complications, including maternal fatigue, surgical pain, and anesthetic effects. The LATCH score (Latch-on, Audible swallowing, Type of nipple, Comfort, Help) is an instrument that evaluates the effectiveness of breastfeeding objectively. The LATCH score is a cumulative assessment ranging from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating greater breastfeeding success. Conversely, mothers who demonstrate low LATCH scores require intensive lactation intervention before postpartum hospital discharge to ensure optimal breastfeeding outcomes. This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between the type of delivery and the LATCH score in postpartum mothers. The method in this research uses a cross-sectional study design using the LATCH score questionnaire. This research was conducted at MH Thamrin Cileungsi Hospital with a total of 95 postpartum mothers who were less than 7 days postpartum. Of the 95 subjects, 41 were vaginal deliveries (43,2%) and 54 cesarean sections (56,8%). LATCH score distribution revealed 5 low scores (5,3%), 59 medium scores (62,1%), and 31 high scores (32,6%). In the vaginal delivery group, 20 subjects (48%) achieved medium scores while 21 (51%) achieved high scores. The cesarean section group showed 5 low scores, 39 medium scores, and 10 high scores. Statistical analysis demonstrated a significant relationship between delivery type and LATCH scores (p = 0.001), confirming a meaningful association between delivery method and breastfeeding effectiveness. Keywords: LATCH score, post partum mother, Vaginal and cesarean delivery Topic: Physiology |
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