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Two-thirds of neonatal deaths in the first week ware low in the infant's immunesystem, so exclusive breastfeeding was very important to be given to reduce mortality.Thepercentage of exclusive breastfeeding in the work area of the Layung Health Center was stillbelow the target, namely 47%. This purpose research was relationship employment andfamily support with exclusive breastfeeding. This research method used design of crosssectional with population and sample were 41 people aged 7-12 months, that was, all babymothers. The sampling technique used was total sampling technique. Data analysis wasperformed using univariate and bivariate analysis with square statistical tests. The resultsshowed that there was a significant relationship between work, namely (P. value = 0.011 <α =0.05, Prevalence ratio = 7.464), and family support, namely (P. value = <α = 0.05, Prevalenceratio = 8,250) with exclusive breastfeeding. It was hoped that the Layung Community HealthCenter will provide information and efforts to improve counseling on the importance ofexclusive breastfeeding for infants aged 0-6 months and for the community to spend time,have knowledge, and have a positive attitude in receiving information and family supportwhich is very important for mothers.