Asuhan Keperawatan Menyusui Tidak Efektif (Postpartum) Dengan Terapi Pijat Oksitosin : Studi Kasus

Abstract

Background: ineffective breastfeeding frequently occurs in postpartum mothers and may interfere with infant growth as well as maternal comfort. the contributing factors include psychological, physiological, and anatomical aspects. one effective non-pharmacological intervention is oxytocin massage therapy.

Objective: to describe nursing care for postpartum mothers with ineffective breastfeeding problems who received oxytocin massage therapy.

Method: this study used a case study approach involving postpartum mothers at rejoso public health center, pasuruan regency. the intervention was implemented daily, twice a day, using oxytocin massage techniques for 5 to 10 minutes, accompanied by breastfeeding education and breast care. data were collected through interviews, observation, and physical examination.

Results: after the intervention, the problem of ineffective breastfeeding showed improvement and was resolved according to the expected outcome criteria. this was indicated by improved infant attachment to the mother’s breast, increased breast milk flow or drops, improved infant sucking ability, decreased maternal fatigue and anxiety, and reduced infant fussiness.

Conclusion: oxytocin massage therapy is effective in increasing breast milk production, improving infant attachment, and reducing maternal anxiety. this intervention can be applied as a nursing approach to overcome ineffective breastfeeding.

Keywords: ineffective breastfeeding, oxytocin, postpartum