U.S., Jan. 22 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07354360) titled 'Effect of Oketani Breast Massage on Promoting Breastfeeding' on Jan. 12.
Brief Summary: Breastfeeding is essential for infant survival and maternal health; however, many primipara women experience breastfeeding difficulties in the early postpartum period, particularly breast engorgement, ineffective milk transfer, and low breastfeeding self-efficacy, which may compromise successful breastfeeding. Oketani massage is a non-pharmacological, cost-effective breast massage technique developed to enhance milk flow, reduce breast engorgement, and improve maternal comfort during breastfeeding.
This study aims to evaluate the effect of Oketa...