Peer-reviewed article
OXYTOCIN MASSAGE EDUCATION AS A NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL EFFORT TO INCREASE BREAST MILK PRODUCTION AMONG BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS
Santy Sity Maryam, Siti Maimunah, Evy Ernawati ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-sonnet-5-5This community service activity taught breastfeeding mothers and their family companions about oxytocin massage, a non-drug method meant to help breast milk flow. It took place at Posyandu Lavender in Cibiuk Village, Cianjur Regency, with 20 participants. Sessions combined lectures, demonstrations, hands-on practice and leaflets. Knowledge scores rose from before to after the session, and participants reported high satisfaction.
Key points
- 20 participants took part: 14 breastfeeding mothers (70.0%) and 6 family companions or husbands (30.0%).
- Mean knowledge score rose from 53.50 to 89.00, an increase of 35.50 percentage points (66.35%).
- Before the session 60.0% were in the poor knowledge category; afterwards 85.0% were in the good category.
- 93.3% of companions achieved the practical skill targets.
- Average participant satisfaction was 95.89% (very high).
Limitations
The abstract reports results only for a very small group in one village, with no comparison group. It measures knowledge, skills and satisfaction, not actual breast milk production or breastfeeding outcomes.
Abstract
Exclusive breastfeeding plays a vital role in reducing infant morbidity and mortality, as well as preventing stunting from an early age. However, low milk production and anxiety during the postpartum period often hinder successful breastfeeding. Non-pharmacological approaches such as oxytocin massage are proven to stimulate the let-down reflex, yet community knowledge and family skills remain limited. This community service activity aims to increase the knowledge of breastfeeding mothers and their families regarding oxytocin massage as a non-pharmacological effort to enhance breast milk production at Posyandu Lavender, Cibiuk Village, Ciranjang District, Cianjur Regency. The activity involved 20 participants consisting of 14 breastfeeding mothers (70.0%) and 6 family companions/husbands (30.0%). Methods included interactive lectures, demonstrations, hands-on practice, pre-test/post-test evaluations, and satisfaction surveys. The results showed a significant increase in the average knowledge score by 35.50 percentage points (a 66.35% increase), rising from a pre-test mean of 53.50 (60.0% in the poor category) to a post-test mean of 89.00 (85.0% in the good category), with () based on the paired difference test. Psychomotor evaluations showed a 93.3% achievement rate in practical skills among companions, and participant satisfaction reached an average of 95.89% (very high category). Leaflet education combined with practical training effectively improves family understanding and skills regarding oxytocin massage to support successful exclusive breastfeeding.
Findings the Hub has extracted
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- Intervention
- Education session with interactive lecture, demonstration, hands-on practice and leaflets on oxytocin massage
- Population
- 20 participants (14 breastfeeding mothers and 6 family companions/husbands) at Posyandu Lavender, Cibiuk Village, Ciranjang District, Cianjur Regency
Key finding
Mean knowledge score rose from 53.50 to 89.00 (+35.50 points, 66.35% increase).
Maryam et al. · OpenAlex · 1 Oct 2026