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

The Effect of Oxytocin Massage and Reflexology Applied to Primiparous Mothers After Cesarean Section on Insufficient Milk Perception, Breastfeeding Motivation, Fatigue, Anxiety and Uterus Involution

Although the World Health Organization predicts the caesarean section rate to be 10-15%, the caesarean section rate in Turkey is 52%, more than three times the international standard. It is very important to eliminate the physical and psychosocial problems experienced by women during this period, to encourage breastfeeding, and at the same time to protect and improve maternal health. Maintaining the mother's well-being after cesarean section and supporting pharmacological treatment with non-pharmacological practices have an important place in nursing care. Therefore, this study will examine the effects of oxytocin massage and reflexology applied to mothers in the post-cesarean period on the perception of insufficient milk, breastfeeding motivation, fatigue, anxiety and uterine involution.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Mothers who gave birth at the age of 18 and over
• The one who is married
• At least primary school graduate,
• Primiparous mothers who gave birth by cesarean section,
• Having a single, healthy newborn at full term,
• Those who did not experience any problems during pregnancy and the early postpartum period,
• The tissue integrity in the area to be applied is complete and healthy,
• Breastfeeding her baby after birth,
• The baby is healthy, has no problems with the sucking reflex and does not have any congenital anomalies,
• Women who agree to participate in the research will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those who gave birth by cesarean section before the 37th week of pregnancy,
• Women who gave birth by cesarean section with combined anesthesia,
• Discharged before 36 hours after birth,
• Having chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension,
• Those with infectious diseases, infections, open wounds, masses, fractures, dislocations, deformities, varicose veins, burns, eczema, hematomas, thrombophlebitis, deep vein thrombosis on the foot skin,
• Experiencing any postpartum complications,
• Their baby is not with their mother for any reason,
• Those who have received a psychiatric diagnosis such as anxiety and depression,
• Women who want to leave the research at any stage of the research