NCT06536608

The Effect of Oketani Breast Massage on Breastfeeding

The Effect of Oketani Breast Massage on Breastfeeding Success, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Satisfaction in Primiparous Mothers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study aims to determine the effects of Oketani breast massage on breastfeeding success, breastfeeding self-efficacy and satisfaction of primiparous mothers.

Detailed description

Breastfeeding is the most important factor in infant nutrition. Breast milk is a nutritional source that contains the necessary nutrients for the healthy growth of infants after birth and has many benefits in terms of growth and development. However, although the rate of breastfeeding has increased today compared to the past, it is still not at the desired level. In order to increase breastfeeding rates, breastfeeding trainings and massage should be given starting from the prenatal period. It is important for health professionals to provide training and consultancy to women in order to manage the breastfeeding process correctly, which is important for the health of both the mother and the baby. In this direction, as a result of this study, it is thought that correct breastfeeding behavior and self-sufficiency will be developed in mothers by using the oketani breast massage method. No study has been found in our country where this method is used. In this respect, the study is original. As a result of the study, it is thought that the use of oketani breast massage by health professionals while providing breastfeeding education and consultancy will facilitate the breastfeeding process.

Conditions

• Breast Feeding
• Massage

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Massage	The Oketani Method is based upon practical breastfeeding theory, but is original in its practice. Oketani breast massage improves breastmilk secretion, can prevent and treat problems such as mastitis. In addition, the massage is painless, allowing your body to relax and breathe, something very much appreciated by mothers. The Oketani breast massage consists of massaging and milking the base of the breasts. These delicate glands are massaged as well as protected.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-11-04
• Primary completion: 2025-05-04
• Completion: 2025-05-20
• First posted: 2024-08-05
• Last updated: 2024-11-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)