Study on Oxytocin Massage and Reflexology Effects on Breastfeeding and Well-being in First-Time Mothers After Cesarean Section

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are examining how oxytocin massage and reflexology affect new mothers who have had a cesarean section. The study focuses on primiparous mothers, aiming to understand how these methods influence feelings of insufficient milk, motivation to breastfeed, fatigue, anxiety, and the shrinking of the uterus after birth. This is important because cesarean section rates in Turkey are high, and supporting mothers physically and emotionally after surgery is vital for their health and breastfeeding success. The study has three groups one receiving oxytocin massage applied along the spine for 10 minutes, another receiving reflexology involving specific foot pressure for 20 minutes, and a control group receiving routine care without these interventions. Participants are first visited around 12 hours after cesarean delivery for initial assessments, followed by the treatments or routine care. Physiological measurements and uterine assessments are taken before the intervention, one hour after, and again 24 hours later 36 hours post-cesarean. During the study, researchers collect data through face-to-face interviews lasting about 25 minutes. They measure the uterus height, physiological parameters, and use various scales to assess milk perception, breastfeeding motivation, fatigue, and anxiety. Monitoring occurs at 36 hours after cesarean section, with emphasis on both physical and psychological well-being. Participants health and uterine involution are carefully evaluated, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the interventions effects.

The Effect of Two Methods Applied to Mothers on Insufficient Milk Perception, Breastfeeding Motivation, Fatigue, Anxiety