Oxytocin massage enhanced breast milk production in post-partum women

Abstract

Objectives: to determine the role of oxytocin massage in enhancing breastmilk production and improving mother's comfortMaterials and Methods: This study was an analytic survey with cross-sectional approach using primary data obtained by means of questionnaire. The population was 36 post-partum mothers recruited using non-probability sampling. Data were analyzed using chi-square test with a significance of 0.05.Results: The results of Chi-square test revealed significant correlation between oxytocin massage (p=0.001) and post-partum breastmilk production.Conclusion: Oxytocin massage enhanced post-partum breastmilk production at Public Health Center Batulicin 1,  District of Tanah Bumbu, South Kalimantan.