THE EFFECT OF WOOLWICH MASSAGE TO POSTPARTUM MOTHER'S MILK PRODUCTION AND INFANT WEIGHT

Sutriyanti, Yanti and Andriyani, Syartika and Susanti, Eva and Puspita, Yenni (2022) THE EFFECT OF WOOLWICH MASSAGE TO POSTPARTUM MOTHER'S MILK PRODUCTION AND INFANT WEIGHT. Star Shine Medical Journal, 2 (1). pp. 92-97. ISSN ISSN : 2774-197X (PRINT) , ISSN : 2797-150X (ONLINE)

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Abstract

Abstract The less coverage of exclusive breastfeeding was caused by insufficient milk production in the first week of birth, so newborns are given formula milk to meet their needs. Woolwich massage became one of the factors can increase milk production. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of Woolwich massage on postpartum mother's milk production and infant weight gain. This study used a quasi experimental pre post design with a control group. The sample were 36 postpartum mothers, 18 in the intervention group and 18 in the control group. The analysis was carried out to test the differences between the pre and post intervention groups and the control group using a statistical t test. The results showed there was an effect of Woolwich massage on milk production through monitoring the infant's weight, p value 0.01. Woolwich massage for postpartum mothers can increase and facilitate milk production which affects the infant's satisfaction when getting breast milk and has an impact on increasing the infant's weight at the beginning of birth up to seven days. The recomendation given was woolwich massage intervention could be given to postpartum mothers from the beginning of birth to accelerate the smooth process of breastfeeding and increase the infant's weight. Then, Woolwich massage is given two times a day and is carried out for 15 minutes and it is not suggested to postpartum mothers who have pathological disorders of the breast. Keyword : Woolwich massage, postpartum, milk production, baby weight

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