The Effect of Oketani Breast Massage on Breastfeeding

This Turkish study is investigating whether Oketani breast massage — a specialized Japanese technique performed by a healthcare provider — helps first-time mothers breastfeed more successfully, feel more confident about breastfeeding, and feel more satisfied with the overall experience. Breastfeeding is critical for infant health, yet many new mothers struggle, and supportive techniques like massage may help. First-time mothers who are healthy at 36 weeks of pregnancy, have attended a breastfeeding class at a pregnancy school, are over 18, can read Turkish, and have no hearing, vision, or speech impairments are eligible — those with a risky pregnancy, psychiatric illness, or previous vaginal births are excluded. Participation involves receiving the Oketani breast massage after birth, with follow-up assessments using validated breastfeeding questionnaires. This summary was prepared with AI assistance to help patients understand the study in plain language.