<![CDATA[Suboptimal breast milk production during the first days postpartum remains a primary barrier to successful exclusive breastfeeding. Oxytocin massage is a non-pharmacological intervention that works through hormonal reflex stimulation to facilitate milk expression. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of oxytocin massage on breast milk output among postpartum mothers on days one through three at Sofifi General Hospital. A quasi-experimental pre-test post-test with control group design was applied to 15 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Breast milk volume was measured on the first, second, and third day and categorized as insufficient (< 7 ml), adequate (7–9.9 ml), or sufficient (≥ 10 ml). The Shapiro-Wilk normality test indicated non-normal data distribution, leading to analysis using the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test. Results showed that all respondents experienced progressive increases in milk volume, with Z values ranging from -3.410 to -3.414 and p = 0.001 across all daily comparisons. By the third day, 53.3% of respondents achieved the sufficient category. It is concluded that oxytocin massage is effective in increasing breast milk output among postpartum mothers on days one to three, and its integration into routine postpartum midwifery care protocols is strongly recommended.]]>
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