The Effect of Oxytocin Massage on Breast Milk Flow in Postpartum Mothers at PMB Wanti Medan Deli

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Published Oct 30, 2026
https://doi.org/10.34012/jumkep.v11i2.8754
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Vol. 11 No. 2 (2026): Jurnal Maternitas Kebidanan

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Mey Elisa Safitri
Institut Kesehatan Helvetia Medan
Utary Dwi Listiarini
Institut Kesehatan Helvetia Medan
Sri Juliani
Institut Kesehatan Helvetia Medan

Abstract

Global exclusive breastfeeding coverage remains a significant concern in maternal and child health. According to the WHO (2022), only about 44% of infants worldwide receive exclusive breastfeeding, far below the 70% target set for 2030. Oxytocin massage is one nonpharmacological approach that can help facilitate breast milk release. This study aimed to determine the effect of oxytocin massage on breast milk flow among postpartum mothers at PMB Wanti, Medan Deli District. A quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group (pre-test–post-test) was employed, involving 28 postpartum mothers on their first to third postpartum days, divided into an intervention group (n = 14) and a control group (n = 14). The intervention group received oxytocin massage twice daily (morning and evening) for three consecutive days, while the control group received only standard postpartum care. Data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test as a nonparametric alternative to the independent t-test. The analysis revealed a significant difference between the two groups (p = 0.001); 78.6% of mothers in the intervention group experienced smooth breast milk flow after three days of treatment, compared with only 35.7% in the control group. The asymptotic significance (2-tailed) value of 0.001 (< 0.05) confirmed the effect of oxytocin massage on breast milk flow. It can be concluded that oxytocin massage effectively improves breast milk flow among postpartum mothers and is worth recommending as a nonpharmacological intervention. Health care providers are encouraged to educate postpartum mothers on oxytocin massage techniques to support successful exclusive breastfeeding.

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Safitri, M. E., Listiarini, U. D., & Juliani, S. (2026). The Effect of Oxytocin Massage on Breast Milk Flow in Postpartum Mothers at PMB Wanti Medan Deli. Jurnal Maternitas Kebidanan, 11(2), 228–238. https://doi.org/10.34012/jumkep.v11i2.8754

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