PENGARUH PIJAT OKSITOSIN TERHADAP KELANCARAN ASI PADA IBU NIFAS DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS TLOGOSARI

Abstract

Adequate breast milk production and flow are essential for the successful implementation of exclusive breastfeeding among postpartum mothers. However, many mothers experience difficulties with breast milk flow due to fatigue, anxiety, or insufficient stimulation of the oxytocin hormone. One non-pharmacological intervention that can be used to improve breast milk flow is oxytocin massage, which stimulates the release of oxytocin and facilitates breast milk ejection. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of oxytocin massage on breast milk flow among postpartum mothers in the working area of Tlogosari Community Health Center.This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group approach. The study population consisted of all postpartum mothers in the working area of Tlogosari Community Health Center during April–May 2026. A total of 42 respondents were included as the study sample. The instruments used in this study were the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for oxytocin massage and an observation checklist for breast milk flow.The results of the Chi-Square statistical test showed a p-value of 0.000, which was less than or equal to α = 0.05. Therefore, H₀ was rejected and H₁ was accepted, indicating that oxytocin massage had a significant effect on breast milk flow among postpartum mothers in the working area of Tlogosari Community Health Center. Therefore, postpartum mothers and healthcare providers are expected to implement oxytocin massage as a safe and effective non-pharmacological intervention to improve breast milk flow and support the success of exclusive breastfeeding.