ArticleActa medica Philippina2025
Back Acupressure, Baby Positioning and Latching, and Breast Massage Increase Breast Milk Production: A Controlled Clinical Trial.
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Background and Objective: Factors that can affect breast milk production include food intake, baby suckling, breast massage, breast anatomy, peace of mind and soul, and rest. Efforts to increase breast milk production can be pharmacological or non-pharmacological therapies. One non-pharmacological method is to use complementary therapy. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of back acupressure, baby attachment position, and breast massage on breast milk production. Methods: This study used a controlled clinical trial design. We recruited 100 breastfeeding mothers, and divided them into two groups of 50 each. In the treatment group, back acupressure, baby attachment position, and breast massage were performed. The control group did not receive any intervention, they only followed the usual breastfeeding practices. Data analysis comparing the pre-test and post-test breast milk production utilized the Wilcoxon Test. The significance level was set at p <0.05. Results: All respondents completed the four-week study period. Back acupressure, baby attachment position, and breast massage significantly increased breast milk production (p = 0.00, Wilcoxon Test). Conclusion: The findings of this study demonstrated that back acupressure, correct baby attachment positioning, and breast massage significantly increased breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers. These non-pharmacological therapies show promise in enhancing lactation. Further research should explore the optimal frequency and duration of these interventions to maximize their effectiveness in promoting breast milk production.
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