The Effect of Oxytocin Massage on Breast Milk Production for Breastfeeding Mothers

Abstract

Breast milk (ASI) is the best source of nutrition for infants as it contains all the essential nutrients in the right amount and balance. Additionally, breast milk contains antibodies that help protect infants from various infections. One of the common challenges faced by mothers in breastfeeding is insufficient milk production. A method that can be used to enhance breast milk production is oxytocin massage.  This study aims to analyze the effect of oxytocin massage on breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers at the Kabilobe Health Center from November 21–29, 2024. The study involved 16 respondents who were observed before and after the intervention using an observation sheet. This research employed a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design and a one-group pretest-posttest method. Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon statistical test, which revealed a Z-score for infant feeding frequency of -3.573a with a p-value of 0.000, and a Z-score for infant urination frequency of -3.547a with a p-value of 0.000 (p<0.05). These results indicate that oxytocin massage significantly influences breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers.   Thus, the findings of this study can serve as a recommendation for healthcare professionals to educate breastfeeding mothers on methods to enhance breast milk production through oxytocin massage