1Hindun Mila Hudzaifah, 2Rahmadini Faricha Hakim, 3Ulfa Farah Lisa, 4Dina Taufia, 5Intan Yenni Amanda, 6Elvi Khumairah, 7Maya Fauziah
Universitas Andalas Padang, Indonesia
Keywords: Loving Lactation Massage, Oketani Breast Massage, Breast Milk Volume, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Postpartum Mother.
Abstract
Introduction: Breast milk production and breastfeeding self-efficacy are two important factors in successful breastfeeding. The initiation and sustainability of exclusive breastfeeding is often hampered by the problem of low milk production and lack of confidence in breastfeeding (breastfeeding self-efficacy). Non-pharmacological interventions such as breast massage can be an alternative solution in addressing this problem.
Purpose: This study aims to determine the difference in influence and effectiveness between the administration of Loving Lactation Massage and Oketani Breast Massage on increasing breast milk volume and the level of Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in postpartum mothers.
Methodology: This study used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest approach in two groups, each consisting of 15 respondents. Breast milk volume data was measured using electric breast pump and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy was measured using a questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out with the Shapiro-Wilk test and followed by the Wilcoxon using statistical software SPSS.
Findings: Loving Lactation Massage significantly increased breast milk volume and breastfeeding self-efficacy (p < 0.05). Oketani Breast Massage showed no significant improvement in breast milk volume or breastfeeding self-efficacy (p > 0.05)
Limitation: The limitation of this study is the relatively small number of samples (N=30) and short duration.
Contribution: This study makes a significant contribution in the field of obstetrics, particularly in the development of evidence-based clinical guidelines for non-pharmacological interventions in postpartum and lactation care. These findings can be used by healthcare facilities in Indonesia and globally to improve the success of exclusive breastfeeding.
