Nonpharmacological Methods and Lactation

A suitable environment will be prepared for mothers in terms of warmth and light, where privacy can be protected. The application points will be determined with the acu-point device by choosing the most comfortable position of the mother, leaving the application points exposed. The most preferred points ST36 and CV17 were selected from the points reported to affect lactation by reviewing the literature on the points to be compressed. Acupressure will be applied to CV17 point (single point) and ST36 point (bidirectional, right and left) for 2 minutes for a total of 6 minutes. Light pressure will be applied with the thumb of the practitioner's hand. Immediately after applying pressure for 2 minutes for each point, it will be moved to the other point in the symmetrical region and the application will be made without interruption. While practicing, the researcher will control the time using a digital wrist watch with a stopwatch.

The mother sits in the chair and leans forward, placing her arms on the table at her level and resting her head on her arms. The mother's breasts are naked and freely released. The researcher massages the mother from top to bottom on both sides of the spine between the scapula bones. At this time, his fists are clenched and the thumb is open. While pressing firmly with his fists, small circular friction movements are made with his thumb. From the neck to the scapula, both sides of the spine are rubbed at the same time for 3 minutes. While practicing, the researcher will control the time using a digital wrist watch with a stopwatch.

No application will be made to the mothers in this group, and the amount of milk will be measured by weighing the baby before and after breastfeeding.