The Effectiveness of Giving a Combination of Oxytocin Massage and Breast Care on Milk Expenditure at Hapsah Hospital, Bone Regency

Abstract

In Indonesia, the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in 2013 was 30.2% and increased in 2018 to 37.3%. Thus, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding is still below the achievement target of the 2021 RPJMN (45%) (Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia, 2020). Indonesia has the highest infant mortality rate in Southeast Asia. The main causes of infant death include diarrhea, malnutrition and infection. This morbidity and mortality can be prevented and overcome by exclusive breastfeeding which is a natural process that can have a positive impact on mothers and babies, because without exclusive breastfeeding babies are more susceptible to various diseases that increase morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of oxytocin massage and breast care on the lactation of postpartum mothers. The research method is quasi-experimental research using a two group pre and post test design, with a total sample of 30 samples which are divided into 2 groups, namely the control group and the experimental group. The results of the study after oxytocin massage and breast care for 3x1 for 3 days, an increase in the number of respondents who experienced an increase in smooth milk production, namely 14 (93.3%), almost one hundred percent of respondents experienced smooth breastfeeding and only 1 experienced substandard milk production. (6.7) % with a p_Value value of 0.000 which means (p <0.005). So oxytocin massage therapy and breast care are effective in smoothing out milk in post partum mothers.