Improved breastfeeding with back massage among postnatal mothers

Abstract

Background:The achieving target of exclusive breast milk in Indonesia has not been achieved. The unsuccessful approval of exclusive breastfeeding is partly due to the mother's reasons for the inadequacy of milk production. Physiologically, oxytocin and prolactin are responsible for the smooth production of breast milk. The release of the hormone oxytocin in addition to being transferred by stimulation to the nipple through the baby's mouth or through spinal massage. Application of back massage techniques or oxytocin massage to provide stimulation that is expected to increase patient comfort, prevent oxytocin release, and increasing milk production. Methods: This research is a quasi-experimental design with a time series design and a control time series design. The sample this study were 15 postpartum mothers treated group and 15 postpartum mothers in the control group. Data was collected by the method of intervention and direct observation on the frequency of urinating infants. Data analysis using repeated ANOVA test. Results: Based on the results of research on the frequency of urinating in the control group had an average of 5.6 and a treatment group of 6.9. This is reinforced by the value of p=0.0001 (p<0.005) which means that there is an effect of giving back massage to increase milk production in postpartum mothers. Conclusion: This study suggests that giving back massage techniques to postpartum mothers as an alternative to increase milk production in postpartum mothers and included as one of the basic care for postpartum mothers since the first day after childbirth.

Back Massage to Provide Comfort for Post Partum

“…The procedure for searching and reviewing literature can be seen in Figure 1. Based on research on increasing breastfeeding by massage on the back to the sixth rib provides a comforting effect, the results of the Reapeated Anova statistical test obtained a value of F = 17.15, p = 0.000 (p <0.005) meaning that there is an effect of back massage on milk production in postpartum , because increased comfort and relaxation in the which is stimulated by the release of the reflex hormone oxytocin endorphins (8). massage intervention group with a p value = 0.021.…”

The effectiveness of oxytocin massage on breast milk production: A literature review

“…Studies have shown that combining oxytocin massage with lavender aromatherapy, music, or acupressure can positively influence breast milk production in postpartum mothers (Kasad, Harahap, Nurdahliana, & Noviyanti, 2022). Breast milk production typically follows the principle of supply and demand during breastfeeding, where frequent emptying and suckling of the breast by the baby lead to increased production (Widiastuti, & Widiani, 2020). However, this principle doesn't apply during the initial 1-3 days post-birth.…”

Increased Levels of The Hormone Prolactin Through Complementary Treatments (Breast Care) and Spiritual Approaches (Qur'anic Murottal)

“…The factor that influences breast milk is the hormone prolactin, which is a lactogenic hormone that stimulates the mammary glands to produce breast milk 4 . A decrease in breast milk production during the postpartum period after giving birth can be caused by a lack of stimulation of prolactin and oxytocin, which play a very important role in the smooth production of breast milk 5,6 . The release of prolactin is stimulated by the sensory nerves, which are then sent via the anterior pituitary.…”