Massage therapy eases breastfeeding struggles for C-Section moms

NCT ID NCT05903846

First seen Feb 13, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looked at whether Oketani massage, a gentle breast massage technique, can help mothers who had a C-section breastfeed more successfully and reduce breast swelling. 116 mothers took part, with half receiving the massage and half getting standard care. The goal was to see if the massage improved breastfeeding scores and eased breast discomfort.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Agri Ibrahim Cecen University

    Ağrı, Turkey (Türkiye)

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