The Effect of Breast Care and Oxytocin Massage on Breast Milk Production in Postpartum Mothers in the Working Area of Pataruman Public Health Center III Banjar City

Mentari Ramadhini,Citra Hadi Kurniati

doi:10.30595/pshms.v2i.227

Mentari Ramadhini, Citra Hadi Kurniati

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https://doi.org/10.30595/pshms.v2i.227

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Abstract

The postpartum period refers to the first 42 days after childbirth. Breast milk contains the most appropriate and complete nutrient. Besides, it always adapts to the needs of the baby. There are several benefits of breast milk for babies the number of calories in breast milk can meet the needs of the baby, breast milk contains protective substances, and it strengthens the bond between a mother and her baby. Breast care stimulates prolactin, the hormone which helps milk production to facilitate breast milk. Oxytocin massage stimulates the posterior pituitary to release oxytocin, thus breast milk production is increased. This research aimed to determine the effect of breast care and oxytocin massage on breast milk production of postpartum mothers. In this research, the pre-experimental method was employed with a two-group pretest-posttest design. Most of the research respondents were 20-35 years old, multiparas, and graduated from junior and senior high school. Before breast care and oxytocin massage were conducted to 27 (93%) and 24 (86%) postpartum mothers respectively, most of them had low breastmilk supply. While, after the treatments were given to 27 (93%) postpartum mothers with breast care, and 24 (86%) postpartum mothers with oxytocin massage, most of the respondents had better milk production. The Mann Whitney test held after breast care and oxytocin massage indicated that p-value was 0.000 (p<0,05) for both variables. There is an effect of breast care and oxytocin massage on breast milk production of postpartum mothers.

Highlights

The postpartum period is the period starting from the birth of the placenta and the baby up to 6 weeks or 42 days
At this time is an important period in a mother's life where in the postpartum period a mother experiences various kinds of feelings, namely the feeling of happiness because of successfully having children, but there are times when feelings arise confused with new responsibilities so that a mother often experiences fatigue that can result in decreased production of breast milk. [1]
The coverage of breast milk in Pataruman III Health Center in Banjar City has exceeded Renstra's target, there are still mothers who have problems in breastfeeding and mothers who do not know about breast care and oxytocin massage

Summary

INTRODUCTION

The postpartum period is the period starting from the birth of the placenta and the baby up to 6 weeks or 42 days. The benefits of oxytocin massage are accelerating wound healing from placental implantation, preventinghemorrhage postpartum, accelerating the process of uterine involution, increasing breast milk production, increasing comfort in breastfeeding mothers, improving psychological relationships between mothers and families.[9]. The coverage of breast milk in Pataruman III Health Center in Banjar City has exceeded Renstra's target, there are still mothers who have problems in breastfeeding and mothers who do not know about breast care and oxytocin massage. In connection with these conditions and problems, researchers are interested in conducting research entitled "The Effect of Breast Care and Oxytocin Massage on the Smooth Production of Breast Milk in Mrs Nifas in the Working Area of Pataruman III Health Center in Banjar City"

RESEARCH METHOD

Undergraduate

Univariate Analysis

Bivariate analysis

Findings

Massage