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Edukasi Pijat Oksitosin dalam Mendukung Produksi ASI dan Pencegahan Postpartum Blues pada Masa Nifas Lili Purnama Sari; Irnawati Irnawati; Dahniar Dahniar; Uliarta Marbun; Arisna Kadir
ASPIRASI : Publikasi Hasil Pengabdian dan Kegiatan Masyarakat Vol. 4 No. 6 (2026): November : ASPIRASI : Publikasi Hasil Pengabdian dan Kegiatan Masyarakat
Publisher : Asosiasi Periset Bahasa Sastra Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/aspirasi.v4i6.3081

Abstract

Postpartum period is a crucial time requiring physical and emotional support for mothers. Oxytocin massage is a non-pharmacological method used to support breast milk release, but its proper application requires adequate knowledge and skills. This community service activity aimed to improve participants’ knowledge and practical skills in oxytocin massage to support breastfeeding and maternal well-being. The activity involved 20 participants and consisted of education and demonstrations of oxytocin massage. Knowledge was assessed using pre-tests and post-tests, with results analyzed descriptively based on the number and percentage of participants in each knowledge category. Before the intervention, 3 participants (15%) had good knowledge, while 17 (85%) had poor knowledge. Following the educational session, the number of participants with good knowledge increased to 16 (80%), whereas those with poor knowledge decreased to 4 (20%). Overall, the proportion of participants with good knowledge increased by 65 percentage points. These findings indicate a positive change in participants’ knowledge following oxytocin massage education. The activity demonstrates the potential value of combining education and demonstrations to improve understanding of oxytocin massage among participants. This knowledge may provide a foundation for applying appropriate massage techniques to support breastfeeding and postpartum care. Furthermore, oxytocin massage education may contribute to maternal comfort and emotional support during the postpartum period. However, improvements in practical skills, changes in breast milk volume, and reductions in postpartum blues risk were not directly assessed. Therefore, the findings should be interpreted as improvements in knowledge rather than evidence of clinical effectiveness. Further evaluation is needed to assess practical competence and potential benefits for breastfeeding outcomes and maternal psychological well-being.