Jurnal EduHealth
Vol. 16 No. 04 (2025): Jurnal EduHealt, Edition October-December , 2025

Application of Oketani Massage to Increase Breast Milk Production in Postpartum Mothers After Caesarean Section at dr. Adhyatma, MPH Regional General Hospital, Central Java Province

Ida Novi Fitriyani (Universitas Karyahusada Semarang)
Witri Hastuti (Universitas Karyahusada Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Dec 2025

Abstract

Postpartum mothers who undergo Caesarean section often experience delayed lactation, leading to insufficient breast milk production. This case study aims to describe the application of Oketani massage as a complementary therapy to enhance breast milk production in postpartum Caesarean section mothers at RSUD Dr. Adhyatma, MPH, Central Java Province. A descriptive case study design was employed involving three clients who met the inclusion criteria. Oketani massage was provided twice daily for 15 minutes over three consecutive days. Data were collected through assessment, interviews, observation, and documentation, and were analyzed based on changes in breastfeeding frequency, expressed breast milk volume, infant urination and defecation frequency, and LATCH scores before and after the intervention. The results showed improvements in breast milk production, breastfeeding frequency, infant elimination patterns, and LATCH scores in all clients. Outcome variations were influenced by maternal age, nutritional intake, and education level. These findings indicate that Oketani massage is a beneficial non-pharmacological intervention to support lactation among postpartum Caesarean section mothers and may be integrated into maternal nursing care to promote breastfeeding success.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

healt

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Public Health Veterinary

Description

The EduHealt journal contains articles based on research results or equivalent in the health field. The research includes research related to the community environment as well as in the general public. Articles published in this journal have never been published/published by other ...