Hypnotherapy is more effective than acupressure in the production of prolactin hormone and breast milk among women having given birth with caesarean section

Abstract

This research aimed to analyze the effectiveness of hypnotherapy compared with acupressure toward the prolactin hormone level and the production of breast milk among women giving birth by caesarean section. The research groups were divided into two groups, namely hypnotherapy-receiving women group and acupressure-receiving women group. The hypnotherapy was done in accordance with the standard and guided by the hypnotherapist. The acupressure was done in the meridian of stomach and small intestine, meridian of kidney, and spleen. There was a significant increase in the prolactin hormone level and production of breast milk before and after the therapy (p < 0.05) for both treatment groups. In the production of prolactin hormone and breast milk, hypnotherapy technique was significantly more effective than acupressure (p < 0.05). It can be concluded that the hypnotherapy is more effective than acupressure in stimulating the production of prolactin hormone and production of breast milk among women giving birth with caesarean section. Thus, hypnotherapy can be the alternative in support of the successful exclusive breast milk feeding.

Effect of hypnotherapy on prolactin level in women after cesarean section

“…This study showed that hypnotherapy may increase prolactin levels in patients who have undergone cesarean section, compared to those not receiving hypnotherapy. This is consistent with a study by Anuhgera et al, (9) which states that hypnotherapy is more effective than acupressure in stimulating the production of the hormone prolactin and the production of breast milk in women who give birth by cesarean section. Based on research conducted by Findik et al, (13) post-cesarean pain and anxiety adversely affect milk production.…”

“…(7) Hypnotherapy significantly affects the optimization of postpartum maternal colostrum on the first day due to the release of endorphins (hormones that support prolactin secretion). (9) A previous study stated that there were significant differences in depression and anxiety symptoms in the two months postpartum, with control group results being higher than those of the experimental group who underwent hypnosis during pregnancy. (10) One study reported that the combination of hypnotherapy and acupressure reduced anxiety and pain levels significantly in post-cesarean mothers, thereby implying increased breast milk production.…”

Comparison of Breast Milk Production Between BOM Methods (Breast Care, Oxytocin Massage, Mermaid Technique) With Breast Care in Postpartum Mothers in Takeran District, Indonesia

“…The results of this study are in accordance with the research conducted by Darmasari, et al who stated that the provision of BOM and Breast care methods was able to increase the production and smoothness of breast milk [15]. Breast milk production is also affected by acupuncture massage [22]and the combination of music therapy and oxytocin massage [23]. The results of this study are different from Titisari's (2016) research which states that breast milk production is not affected by breast care [24].The results of this study are also in accordance with Nova Ningsih's research (2019), which reported that there was an increase in the amount of breast milk production before and after Breast Care Combination, oxytocin massage and Marmet Technique were carried out.…”