THE EFFECT OF LACTATION MASSAGE TECHNIQUES ON BREAST MILK PRODUCTION IN MOTHERS AFTER CESAREAN SURGERY IN THE INPATIENT WARNING OFMITRA PLUMBON HOSPITAL 2025

Breast milk production in post-cesarean mothers is often inhibited due to pain, stress, and delayed hormonal stimulation. Lactation massage is believed to
stimulate oxytocin and prolactin secretion, which play crucial roles in milk
production and ejection. This study aims to analyze the ef ect of lactation massage
techniques on breast milk production in post-cesarean section mothers in the
inpatient ward of Mitra Plumbon Hospital in 2025. This research used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest
approach. A total of 40 respondents were selected using accidental sampling. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. Prior to the intervention, 55% of respondents had low breast milk production. After lactation massage, 37.5% had high and 55% had moderate milk production. Wilcoxon test showed Z = 7.071 and p = 0.000, indicating a significant dif erence
before and after the intervention. Lactation massage has a significant ef ect in increasing breast milk production
among post-cesarean section mothers. It is recommended that mothers perform
lactation massage regularly at home with the assistance of healthcare
professionals or trained family members, in order to support smooth breast milk
production and strengthen bonding with the baby.