The Influence of Oketani Massage and Acupressure Massage on Lactation Success in the Working Area of Darul Imarah Health Center, Aceh Besar District

Abstract

Background: The low coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia is caused by various factors, one of which is the lack of milk production. Based on data for 2020, the target for exclusive breastfeeding coverage is 69% . Based on data obtained from Aceh's health profile in 2019 the number of babies receiving exclusive breastfeeding in Aceh Besar is 47%. In 2020 the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding for babies will increase by 61%. But in 2021 the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding is only 49%. This shows that the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in the last 1 year has decreased.
Methods: This type of research is Quasy Experiment with two group pre-test and post-test design . The sample in this study were postpartum mothers from the first day to the third day , totaling 34 people, of which 17 postpartum mothers were given oketani massage interventions and 17 postpartum mothers were given acupressure ur massage interventions.
Results: There is a significant difference in the LATCH score before and after oketani massage with a value (P Value 0.000 <0.05), There is a difference in the LATCH score before and after acupressure massage with a value (P Value 0.000 <0.05), There is a difference in the LATCH score before treatment between the oketani massage group and the acupressure massage group with a value (P Value 0.000 <0.05), There is a difference in LATCH scores after treatment between the oketani massage group and the acupressure massage group with a value (P Value 0.000 <0.05), Oketani massage is more effective on lactation success than acupressure massage with a value (P Value 0.000 <0.05).
Conclusion: Oketani massage has a greater influence on the success of lactation, resulting in the release of more milk compared to acupressure massage.