2011
DOI: 10.1891/215805311807011575
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Breast Massage: A “Handy” Multipurpose Tool to Promote Breastfeeding Success

Abstract: Breast massage is not new. It is a "handy" technique that has been studied for decades and praised for its many uses in establishing and sustaining lactation, overcoming breastfeeding difficulties, and preventing or treating maternal and infant problems. This article reviews some of the studies examining various breast massage and breast-compression techniques, and proposes possible indications for their use.

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“…[6] Efforts to increase milk production can be done on the breast itself. The effectiveness of massage in the breast area on breast milk production was evidenced by the more milk sucked by infants in the breast massage group [26]. The provision of massage on the breast was proven to increase breast milk production.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…[6] Efforts to increase milk production can be done on the breast itself. The effectiveness of massage in the breast area on breast milk production was evidenced by the more milk sucked by infants in the breast massage group [26]. The provision of massage on the breast was proven to increase breast milk production.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Previous observations show that it is effective and safe method. Bowles studies [40] proves considerable effectiveness of breast massage, which boosts milk secretion and improves caloric value and amount of milk. These conclusions need confirmation in further research.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Backrolling massage ini sangat berkontribusi dalam peningkatan jumlah produksi kolostrum Ibu pada awal kelahiran saat bayi belum aktif menyusui. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian juga diketahui bahwa dengan pemijatan juga dapat mengatasi kesulitan Ibu dalam menyusui, mencegah terjadinya kelainan payudara selama proses menyusi serta mempertahankan produksi ASI seorang Ibu menyusui 18 . Untuk analisis bivariat rata-rata produksi ASI Ibu postpartum di Kota Pangkalpinang pada Tabel 3.…”
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