Postpartum Midwifery Care Using Oxytocin Massage and Deep Breathing Exercises to Reduce Breast Milk Congestion at the Mira Hartati, S.Tr. Keb., Bd. Maternity Clinic in 2026.
Keywords:
Breast Milk Retention, Deep Breathing Exercises, Midwifery Care, Oxytocin Massage, Postpartum MothersAbstract
Breast engorgement is a common problem experienced by postpartum mothers during the first week after childbirth and can cause pain, breast swelling, and interfere with the flow of breast milk. One nonpharmacological approach that can be used to address this condition is oxytocin massage combined with deep breathing exercises. This case study aims to provide midwifery care to a postpartum mother using oxytocin massage and deep breathing exercises as interventions to reduce breast engorgement at the Mira Hartati, S.Tr. Keb., Bd Midwifery Clinic in 2026. The method used was a descriptive case study. Data collection was conducted using primary data—including interviews, observations, examinations, and direct interventions—as well as secondary data obtained from postpartum maternal registers, medical records, maternal and child health (MCH) records, and relevant literature. Data collection took place from June 1–3, 2026, at the Mira Hartati, S.Tr. Keb., Bd., Maternal and Child Health Clinic. The results of the care provided showed that after the oxytocin massage and deep breathing exercise interventions, the mothers’ conditions improved, as indicated by softer breasts, reduced pain, decreased breast engorgement, smoother milk flow, and greater comfort during breastfeeding. Midwifery care involving oxytocin massage and deep breathing exercises demonstrated a reduction in breast engorgement among postpartum mothers.
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