<![CDATA[Cesarean section is a surgical procedure performed to deliver a baby through abdominal and uterine incisions. Mothers after cesarean section often experience delayed breast milk production due to postoperative pain, limited mobility, stress, anxiety, and the effects of anesthesia, which may interfere with the early initiation and continuation of breastfeeding. These conditions can reduce maternal confidence and negatively affect exclusive breastfeeding practices. Oxytocin massage is a non-pharmacological nursing intervention that stimulates the release of oxytocin, enhances the milk ejection reflex, promotes relaxation, and improves breast milk flow. This case study aimed to describe the implementation of oxytocin massage in increasing breast milk production in a post-cesarean section patient. The subject was Mrs. S, a 36-year-old woman who underwent a cesarean section and was treated at RSUD Prof. Dr. Margono Soekarjo Purwokerto. Oxytocin massage was performed for approximately 5 minutes before expressing breast milk during the nursing care period. Breast milk production was observed and documented daily. The results showed that expressed breast milk increased from 1 cc on the first day to 2 cc on the second day after the intervention. These findings suggest that oxytocin massage may be an effective, safe, and simple nursing intervention to support breastfeeding and enhance breast milk production in post-cesarean section mothers. ]]>
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