Oxytocin Massage Research Articles

Effect of Age, Parity and Oxytocin Massage on Postpartum Mother's Milk Expenditure

Regarding the 2016 strategic plan, which amounted to 46% through the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding for infants aged less than 6 months, 54% had reached the target. According to the province, the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding for infants aged 0-5 months ranged from 32.3% (Gorontalo) to 79.9% (East Nusa Tenggara). Through oxytocin massage, it is hoped that it can increase the hormone oxytocin for breastfeeding. The purpose of this study was to increase the production of breast milk in postpartum mothers. This type of research is a quasi-experimental pre-experiment with a one-shot case study approach in early postpartum mothers totaling 32 people by purposive sampling. The results of data analysis using the Chi Square test for univariate analysis, obtained p value = 0.757 for the age variable and p value = 0.630 for the parity variable. The results of the bivariate analysis of breast milk production found p value = 0.01 which indicates the variable of maternal comfort as indicated by p-value = 0.23. So it was concluded that there was no effect of oxytocin massage on breast milk production with indications of age and parity and the level of comfort of the mother. However, there is an effect of oxytocin massage on milk production. Abstrak: Mengacu pada renstra 2016, yang sebesar 46% melalui cakupan pemberian ASI eksklusif pada bayi usia kurang dari 6 bulan sebesar 54% telah mencapai target. Menurut Provinsi, cakupan ASI eksklusif pada bayi umur 0-5 bulan berkisar antara 32,3% (Gorontalo) sampai 79,9% (Nusa Tenggara Timur) dari 34 provinsi hanya tiga provinsi yang belum mencapai target, yaitu Gorontalo, Riau dan Kamlimantan Tengah. Melalui pijat oksitosin diharapkan bisa meningkatkan hormon oksitosin untuk pengeluaran ASI. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan produksi ASI pada ibu nifas. Jenis penelitian ini adalah pre eksperimen semu dengan pendekatan one shot case study pada ibu early postpartum yang berjumlah 32 orang secara purposive sampling. Hasil analisis data dengan uji Chi Square untuk analisis univariat, diperoleh p value = 0,757 untuk variable umur dan p value = 0,630 untuk variable paritas.. Adapun hasil analisis bivariate pengeluaran ASI ditemukan p value = 0,01 yang menunjukkan variabel kenyamanan ibu yang ditunjukkan dengan p value = 0,23. Sehingga disimpulkan bahwa tidak ada pengaruh pijat oksitosin terhadap produksi ASI dengan indikasi umur dan paritas dan tingkat kenyamanan ibu. Namun ada pengaruh pijat oksitosin dengan pengeluaran ASI.

PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN MENGENAI PENATALAKSANAAN ASI DAN UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PRODUKSI ASI

Breastmilk is the first natural food which is the main source of nutrition for babies which contains all the energy and nutrients that babies need in the first months of life. The success of exclusive breastfeeding is influenced by various factors, such as mother's education, commitment to breastfeeding, social support, mother's age, mother's knowledge, place of delivery and culture. Various studies have shown that mother's knowledge regarding breastfeeding management and efforts to increase milk production is in the range of insufficient and sufficient. Therefore, this community service activity was aimed to increase the knowledge and skills of parents and families regarding the management of breast milk and efforts to increase milk production. The method implemented was counseling and demonstration regarding the management of expressed breast milk, breastfeeding techniques and oxytocin massage. The target of the activity was parents and families of newborns who were treated at Perinatology ward at dr. Soekardjo Hospital in Tasikmalaya. The results showed that there was an increase in knowledge scores on the pre and post tests and participants could demonstrate management of expressed breast milk, breastfeeding techniques and oxytocin massage

EFEKTIVITAS PIJAT OKSITOSIN TERHADAP PENGELUARAN ASI PADA IBU POST PARTUM DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS KARYA PENGGAWA TAHUN 2021

Breast milk is a source of life for children which is very important in the first life of a child. Expression of breast milk can be accelerated by non-pharmacological action, namely through oxytocin massage. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of oxytocin massage on breastfeeding in Post Partum mothers at Public Health Center Karya Penggawa, Pesisir Barat Regency in 2021.The design of this study used True Experimental with a Randomize Control Trial (RCT) research design. The samples in this study were 30 respondents, 15 control groups and 15 intervention groups with purposive sampling. The instruments used were the observation sheet and SOP. The statistical test used the Chi Square test. The results obtained indicate that oxytocin massage has an effect on breastfeeding. Mothers who received oxytocin massage were 3.2 times more likely to express breast milk than mothers who received warm water compresses. Those who received oxytocin massage had an intensity of expressing breastmilk faster than those who did not. Mothers should pay more attention to the need for breast milk for their children and how to facilitate the release of breast milk as well as family support, especially husbands, which are very much needed.

The Effect of reflex Oxytocin Massage on Smooth Breast Milk Production in Post Sectio Caesarea (SC) in The Melati Room of Ganesha General Hospital

The Effect of reflex Oxytocin Massage on Smooth Breast Milk Production in Post Sectio Caesarea (SC) in The Melati Room of Ganesha General Hospital

Penerapan pijat oksitosin pada nyonya S dalam Asuhan Kebidanan Masa Nifas di Klinik Pratama Amanda

Introduction : Lactation is the process of breastfeeding starting from the process of producing breast milk (ASI), secretion, and expulsion of breast milk to the process of the baby sucking and swallowing. Factors that cause non-smooth milk production in primiparous postpartum mothers can be caused by stress, fatigue, lack of rest, as well as nutrition and nutritional factors. Efforts made to improve breastfeeding and increase milk production in primiparous postpartum mothers include a balanced nutritional diet for breastfeeding mothers, early mobilization, oxytocin massage and breast care. Oxytocin massage is one of the efforts made to facilitate milk production for primiparous postpartum mothers. Oxytocin massage done after giving birth can stimulate the release of the hormones prolactin and oxytocin.
 Purpose: Applying oxytocin massage to breastfeeding on Mrs. S at Amanda Pratama Clinic, Patukan, Ambarketawang, Gamping, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta
 Methods: The type of research method used is descriptive analytic method. This research instrument used the results of examinations, observations or observations of the author, interviews with clients and supporting data listed in the maternal and child health book owned by the client.
 Results : The results of research on breastfeeding on Ny. S after doing Oxytocin massage 15-20 minutes every day for 7 days it increased, starting from the first day 90 ml to 680 on day 7. The increase in milk expenditure occurred as much as 88% for 7 days. The biggest increase occurred on the third day.
 Conclusions: There is an effect of oxytocin massage on breastfeeding in Mrs. S at Amanda Pratama Clinic, Patukan Ambarketawang, Gamping, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta

HUBUNGAN PIJAT OKSITOSIN TERHADAP PENURUNAN TINGGI FUNDUS UTERI PADA IBU NIFAS

Oxytocin massage is a spinal massage in which the 5-6th nerves reach the scapula to speed up the work of the parasympathetic nerves to the back of the brain so that oxytocin comes out. The pituitary gland secretes the hormone oxytocin so that it strengthens uterine contractions, blood vessel pressure and can increase the speed of uterine involution. This process can reduce bleeding and increase the speed of uterine involution. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between oxytocin massage and a decrease in Uterine Fundal Height in postpartum women in Sukoharjo Village, Pati District, Pati Regency. Research method using cross sectional. The type of research used is an analytic survey. The research population is postpartum mothers. The sampling technique used was Stratified Random Sampling of 31 respondents. Observation results showed that there was a relationship between oxytocin massage and a decrease in Uterine Fundal Height in postpartum women in Sukoharjo Village, Pati District, Pati Regency with a p value of 0.001 <0.05. The conclusion of the study is that there is a relationship between oxytocin massage and a decrease in Uterine Fundal Height in Sukoharjo Village, Pati District, Pati Regency.

PEMBENTUKAN KADER LAKTASI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN MENYUSUI PADA IBU NIFAS

Health cadres are at the forefront of community empowerment-based health sector development. The role of health practitioners in health development is very important. To increase the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding, it is necessary to form cadres to support breastfeeding to support the development of family nutrition, especially exclusive breastfeeding. The purpose of this community service activity was to form Lactation Cadres through cadre training to improve the skills of breastfeeding mothers. The results of the pretest and posttest to determine the knowledge of cadres before and after lactation cadre training showed that there was an increase in knowledge of 20 points, meaning that all cadres had good knowledge. The average skill of the cadres during the practicum, namely the proper breastfeeding technique was 81,5, milking and storing breast milk was 82,5, oxytocin massage was 80 and lactation massage was 83,3. The average skill of cadres during mentoring, oxytocin massage was 90,8 and lactation massage was 92,3. The average breastfeeding skill of postpartum mothers who have been educated by lactation cadres, proper breastfeeding techniques was 91,6 and milking as well as storing breast milk was 88,9. This shows breastfeeding skills in the very good category. The Lactation Cadre of Kampung Delima Village, Rejang Lebong Regency, Bengkulu Province has been formed and has good knowledge and skills so that it can improve the skills of breastfeeding mothers. Lactation Cadres were appointed through a Decree of the Village Head of Kampung Delima which also contains a description of the main duties of the Lactation Cadres.

STUDI KASUS: PENERAPAN PIJAT OKSITOSIN UNTUK MENGATASI KETERLAMBATAN ONSET LAKTASI PADA PERIODE AWAL POSTPARTUM

Failure in the breastfeeding process is often caused by the emergence of several problems, both problems for the mother and the baby. Problems from mothers that arise during breastfeeding can start before delivery (antenatal period), in the early postpartum period, and after late labor. Problems with breastfeeding can also be caused by special circumstances, such as delayed onset of lactation on early postpartum period, the mother complaining that her baby often cries or refuses to breastfeed, which then means that the milk is not enough or not good enough to make the decision to stop breastfeeding. Anxiety caused by fear of not being able to produce milk and not having enough milk is the most common reason women fail to start breastfeeding, stop breastfeeding too soon, or start complementary feeding before it is needed. One alternative to help facilitate breast milk is to do oxytocin massage. In this case study, after full breast oxytocin massage before breastfeeding, the milk output was good, the baby showed a good sucking and swallowing response, after the oxytocin massage technique was carried out independently and assisted by the husband, the milk came out smoothly. Mother says that the baby is calm and sleeps soundly not fussy.

Hubungan Kebiasaan Konsumsi Kopi dengan Tekanan Darah pada Lansia Riwayat Hipertensi

Breast care aims to improve blood circulation and prevent blockage of the milk ducts so that breast milk is released. One of the breast treatments that can increase milk production is to do lactation massage, the types of lactation massage include oketani massage and oxytocin massage. In 1991, a midwife from Japan named Sotomi Oketani created a massage technique to overcome breastfeeding problems called oketani massage. Oxytocin massage itself is a massage along the spine which is one solution to overcome the non-smooth milk production. This study aims to determine the relationship between coffee consumption habits and blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension. This study uses a descriptive correlation research design with a cross-sectional approach, obtained a sample using purposive sampling technique of 96 people. The measuring instrument uses a coffee consumption habit questionnaire and a blood pressure check sheet.The majority of respondents aged 60-69 years as many as 82 people (85.4%) are in the elderly category. Gender is more male respondents, namely 61 respondents (63.5%). The most coffee consumption in the bad category ≥250 with the number of respondents being 49 respondents (51,4). The average blood pressure was 140/90 mmHg, namely 74 respondents (77.1). The results of statistical tests using the Chi-square test obtained p-value = 0.000 (<0.05) Ho are rejected, meaning that there is a significant relationship between coffee consumption habits and blood pressure in the elderly with a history of hypertension. There is a relationship between coffee consumption habits and blood pressure in the elderly with a history of hypertension. Future researchers are expected to be able to develop research with experimental methods to overcome the problem of hypertension in the elderly

Efektifitas Pijat Oketani dan Pijat Oksitosin dalam Meningkatkan Produksi Air Susu Ibu (ASI)

Breast care is done to improve blood circulation and prevent blockage of the milk ducts so as to expend milk. One of the breast treatments that can increase milk production is to do lactation massage, lactation massage types include oketani massage and oxytocin massage. Oketani massage is a breast massage that focuses on the areola and nipple area of the mother, this massage stimulates the strength of the pectoralis muscle to increase milk production so that the breasts become softer and more elastic. Oxytocin massage itself is a massage along the spine which is one solution to overcome the lack of smooth milk production. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of oketani massage and oxytocin massage in increasing the production of breast milk (ASI). This study uses quantitative research design with quasi experiment method, obtained samples using purposive sampling techniques as many as 34 respondents were divided into 2 groups of 17 respondents oketani massage and 17 respondents oxytocin massage. The measuring instrument used is an observation sheet of breast milk production volume with measurements before and after the action for 3 consecutive days. The statistical tests used are Wilcoxon test and Independent Sample T test. There is an effect of oketani massage and oxytocin massage on breast milk production with p value of 0.046 < ⑵ (0.05). The results of this study found that oketani massage and massage oxytocin effect in increasing breast milk production. This result is expected to be an alternative at the time of little milk production.

PENGARUH PIJAT OKSITOSIN TERHADAP LAMA PERSALINAN KALA I FASE AKTIF DI KLINIK PIM KOTA DEPOK TAHUN 2021

Background: The other causes of maternal deaths In West Java Province, 19.74%, one of which was due to prolonged labor. One way to speed up the progress of labor is by giving oxytocin massage. The purpose of the study was to knowing the effect of oxytocin massage on the duration of the active phase of the first stage of labor at the Ismail Medika Inpatient Pratama Clinic, Depok Period March-April 2021. Methods: quasi-experimental research design using a posttest only design with control groups. The sample in this study amounted to 30 mothers giving birth with each group consisting of 15 respondents with purposive sampling technique. The data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney test which was previously tested for normality. Result: univariate analysis of the duration of labor in the first active phase of the intervention group was mostly normal 86.7%, the control group was mostly 66.7%. The results of the bivariate analysis showed that there was an effect of oxytocin massage on the duration of the first stage of labor in the active phase with a significance value of 0.000. The conclusion of this research is oxytocin massage affects the duration of the active phase of the first stage of labor. Suggestions for midwives are expected to be able to assist maternity mothers in meeting the mother's need for comfort in non-pharmacological pain control when providing delivery care by applying the oxytocin massage technique so that labor can run effectively and safely both in terms of the length of labor and the condition of the baby being born.

Oxytocin Massage Stramlining Breast Milk: Literature Riview

Oxytocin massage is massage or stimulation of the spine to release oxytocin, causing the breasts to release milk. With oxytocin massage, the mother will feel calm, relaxed, reduce pain, and love her baby, so with this the hormone oxytocin and water Mother's milk comes out quickly. The implementation of oxytocin massage therapy must be carried out effectively in order to get maximum results. Aim of this study was to identify the effectiveness of oxytocin massage therapy on increasing breast milk production in the postpartum period. This study uses a literature review using the PRISMA checklist protocol and evaluation. Search articles using two databases, namely PubMed and Scholar. The oxytocin massage intervention was effective for postpartum maternal patients on the first to third day who had not expelled colostrum or had impaired breast milk production. Oxytocin massage is effective if done twice a day with a duration of 3-5 minutes or for approximately 2-3 minutes with 2-3 massages. The implementation of oxytocin massage therapy can affect the release of colostrum in postpartum mothers. There is a need for development in other studies, including combining oxytocin massage with other non-pharmacological methods in order to further support the increase in breast milk production in the postpartum period.

Midwifery Complementary Treatment with The Application of Oxytocin Massage Using Lavender Aromatherapy Oil on Breast Milk Production in Postpartum Mothers

Introduction: One of the non-pharmacological methods used to increase breast milk production is known as complementary care, one of which is by giving oxytocin massage using lavender aromatherapy oil. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of oxytocin massage using lavender aromatherapy oil on postpartum mother's milk production.
 Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test with a control group. The sample in this study were postpartum mothers with a sample size of 15 respondents in the treatment group and 15 respondents in the control group who met the criteria. The intervention group received oxytocin massage services with lavender aromatherapy oil starting on the 2nd day postpartum, while the control group received breastfeeding assistance, then on the 6th day both groups measured milk production using a Brust Pump. The instrument used is the observation sheet. Hypothesis testing was carried out using the Mann-Whitney test.
 Results: Based on the calculation of the Mann-Whitney test, the sig value (p value) is 0.000, where p value <0.05, which means that oxytocin massage using lavender aromatherapy oil has a significant effect on maternal milk production in normal postpartum.
 Conclusion: Combination complementary therapy between oxytocin massage and lavender aromatherapy can increase breast milk production in postpartum mothers in Denpasar City.

Pemberdayaan Kader Terhadap Penigkatan Cakupan Asi Eksklusif Melalui Pijat Oksitosin pada Ibu Post Partum di Kabupaten Enrekang

The Community Service Program partners with the City Health Center of Enrekang Regency, South Sulawesi Province. The location of this PKM is in Kaluppini Village, Enrekang District, Enrekang Regency which is the working area of ​​the Enrekang Regency City Health Center. Oxytocin massage is a relaxation therapy that stimulates the central nervous system in the posterior and anterior pituitary which is carried out to help postpartum mothers to increase breast milk production. The results in this activity are 1. Increased knowledge and skills of Cadres on oxytocin massage, 2 Knowing the achievements of Posyandu Cadre assistance to assisted families who have babies as an evaluation material for increasing Exclusive Breastfeeding Coverage, and 3. Mothers and families will pay more attention to exclusive breastfeeding as an effort increased coverage of exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusion From the results of community service activities, there was an increase in the knowledge and skills of posyandu cadres to participate in the success of exclusive breastfeeding for infants As one of the government programs.

Utilization of complementary therapy in midwife services in the City of Surabaya

<p><strong><em>Background : </em></strong><em>Midwifery services are provided by midwives with conditions and licenses by applicable regulations and laws to practice midwifery. Midwife can combine conventional and complementary therapies in providing health services.</em><strong></strong></p><p><strong><em>Objectives:</em></strong><em> Complementary therapy in midwifery services is a choice for pregnant women, maternity, postpartum, infants, and toddlers to improve health status with promotive, preventive, curative, rehabilitative efforts with high quality, safety, and effectiveness. In addition, complementary therapies can reduce medical intervention.</em></p><p><strong><em>Methods</em></strong><em>: The research method used is a mixture of quantitative and qualitative methods. Data collection was carried out by survey without intervention on research subjects. The survey was carried out in two stages, first by distributing questionnaires to collect quantitative data, then continued with the second stage, namely in-depth interviews with subjects who met the criteria from quantitative data obtained by the researcher.</em><strong></strong></p><p><strong><em>Results:</em></strong><em> This study shows that the independent practice of midwives in Surabaya is as much as 54% (44 people) have applied. In comparison, 46% (37 people) have not implemented complementary therapies in their midwifery services. Types of complementary therapies applied were baby massage and SPA 30% (23 people), oxytocin massage 19% (15 people), hypnotherapy (hypnobirthing) 14% (11 people), yoga (prenatal and postnatal) 12% (9 people), massage for pregnant women 10% (7 people), Acupressure 5% (4 people), Aromatherapy 5% (4 people), Herbal Medicines or Traditional Herbs 5% (4 people).</em><strong></strong></p><strong><em>Conclusions</em></strong><em>: Complementary midwifery services are an option to reduce medical interventions during pregnancy, childbirth, the puerperium, infants, and toddlers.</em>

Effect of Acupressur and Oxytocin Massage on Output Time and Adequacy Of Breast Milk in Post Partum Mothers at Panembahan Senopati Hospital, Bantul

Breastfeeding provides benefits for both mother and baby. Breasti imilk containsi imany nutrientsi ithat babiesi need ini ithe ifirst 6i (six) months after birth. There are factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding that can inhibit the secretion of the oxytocin hormone. One way to stimulate the oxytocin hormone and increase comfort is by oxytocin massage. The prolactin and oxytocin hormones play a very important role in the adequacy of breast milk production. One way to generate the let down reflex is by doing therapy acupressure. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of giving little finger acupressure and oxytocin massage to the output time and adequacy of breastfeeding in postpartum mothers at Panembahan Senopati Hospital, Bantul. The design of this research is the Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) with a quantitative approach. The population in this study were all postpartum mothers who experienced vaginal delivery at the Panembahan Senopati Hospital Bantul in 2021, as many as 166 people. The number of samples in this study was 70 postpartum mothers who met the inclusion criteria based on the calculation of the slovin formula. The results showed that acupressure had more effect on the time of output and the adequacy of breast milk than oxytocin massage for postpartum mothers at RSUD Panembahan Senopati Bantul.

THE EFFECT OF OXYTOCIN MASSAGE ON BREAST MILK PRODUCTION AMONG BREASTFEEDING WOMEN AT RB CITRA LESTARI BOJONGGEDE BOGOR IN 2022

Efforts to support the increase in exclusive breastfeeding can be seen by the issuance of various recognitions or agreements, both global and national in nature, which aim to protect, promote and support breastfeeding for every baby throughout the world to obtain their right to breast milk. In Indonesia, infants who received exclusive breastfeeding in 2020 amounted to 69.62%. The Ministry of Health (KemKes) has set a target of 80% exclusive breastfeeding coverage every 2020-2024. To determine the effect of breast milk production before and after oxytocin massage at TPMB Bersama Citra Lestari Bojonggede, Bogor Regency, in 2022.Using pre-experimental with One Group PreTest-Posttest Designs research design. This study's sample number was 20 respondents with an accidental sampling technique that met the inclusion criteria. Shapiro Wilk carried out the normality test and found that the data were not normally distributed. Data analysis using a non-parametric test with Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The research results were conducted by pre-testing 20 respondents were breastfeeding women before oxytocin massage. Most of the milk production was less than 11 (55%). While the breast milk production after oxytocin massage is as sufficient as 12 (60%). It can be concluded that if the p value= 0.000 < (0.05), Ho is rejected, and Ha is accepted. The conclusion of this study is the significant effect of oxytocin massage on breast milk production at RB Citra Lestari Bojonggede Bogor in 2022.

Effectiveness Of Dates Extract And Oxytocin Massage On Increasing Breast Milk Production For Breastfeeding Mothers

Backgrounds: The problem of insufficient breast milk production causes stress for mothers and hinders exclusive breastfeeding programs. This study aims to see how breastfeeding mothers can produce breast milk when they consume date extract and are given oxytocin massage.
 Methods: This study used an experimental research design (posttest with control group design), with a purposive sampling technique, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and the inclusion criteria were drawn for grouping. The control group was breastfeeding mothers given oxytocin massage only, while the treatment group was breastfeeding mothers given oxytocin massage and date palm extract simultaneously. Each group consisted of 20 samples. The measurement of breast milk volume was conducted on day 7th and day 14th of postpartum.
 Results: The results showed that there was no significant difference on the 7th day of measurement in all groups, while on the 14th day of measurement there was a significant difference in breast milk production in the group of mothers who were given date palm extract and oxytocin massage simultaneously, with a p-value of 0.000.
 Conclusion: Date palm extract and oxytocin massage were very effective when given simultaneously to breastfeeding mothers in increasing milk production, so it was a good solution for breastfeeding mothers.

THE EFFECT OF OXYTOCIN MASSAGE ON ANXIETY CHANGES IN BREASTFEEDING MOTHER

Background: Anxiety that occurs in breastfeeding mothers is caused by various factors. Anxiety can reduce the hormone prolactin and oxytocin secretion so that breast milk production will be reduced. Oxytocin massage is a non-pharmacological therapy that is often performed to reduce anxiety and increase milk production. Oxytocin massage is a massage along the spine to the fifth-sixth rib to facilitate milk production. Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of oxytocin massage on the anxiety changes of a breastfeeding mother. Methods: This research was qualitative (case report) conducted on a 21 years old breastfeeding mother with a psychological problem in the form of anxiety. The subject complained of anxiety because breastmilk production is a little. She said it is her first baby and currently lives with her husband and mother-in-law. The subject wants to give exclusive breastfeeding to her baby. However, when the baby is fussy, the mother-in-law always suggests giving formula milk. Subjects had a history of caesarian section delivery and post-hospitalization due to wound infection. The assessment was carried out in the form of anamnesis and examination using HARS. Results: The results of the HARS showed that the mother was in the mild anxiety category. The intervention given in this case is oxytocin massage therapy was carried out for 7 days. Then in the evaluation, the mother showed a decrease in anxiety after the oxytocin massage therapy. Conclusion: Oxytocin massage can help mothers relax, reduce stress and increase milk production. Keywords: anxiety oxytocin massage, mother breastfeeding.

The Effectiveness of Oxytocin Massage with Breast Care Against Breast Milk Production in Post Sc Mothers

Background: Conditions that affect milk production include the use of medications such as ideas that are used during surgery. Postoperative pain affects the mother to delay breastfeeding and interferes with the lactation reflex, so the mother needs time to recover. Breast milk production affecting by two hormones: the hormone prolactin and the hormone oxytocin. A message from the mother's spine can stimulate the hormone oxytocin. This study aims to clarify the effectiveness of oxytocin and breast care massage on maternal milk production after SC.
 Methods This type of quasi-experimental study is only a post-experimental design with a control design. The population of this study were mothers who had SC during March and May 2021. 44 respondents were selected based on random sampling. This study was divided into two groups. Intervention group: mothers after SC received oxytocin massage while control.
 Results: The results showed that the average weight gain of babies on day 3 of the oxytocin massage group was 85 grams and 256 grams on day 7 of the massage. While the mean weight gain of children on day 3 in the Maternal Care group was 52 grams, and on day 7, the mean weight gain of children was 155 grams. Based on bivariate test results shows that oxytocin massage has more effect significantly in breast milk production of post-SC mothers (p-value: 0.000).
 Conclusion Therefore, in the case of mothers after SC Willing to receive oxytocin massage treatment to promote milk production.