Oxytocin Massage to Help New Mothers With Breastfeeding
Part of Skin, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special massage technique using oxytocin (a natural hormone) can help new mothers who are struggling with milk production or milk flow in the first 1–2 days after birth. The goal is to see if the massage improves breastfeeding confidence and milk release.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You are within the first 24–48 hours after giving birth
- You had a single baby born at 37 weeks or later (not early/preterm)
- Your baby was born vaginally or by cesarean section and is healthy
- Your baby is rooming-in with you (staying in your room)
- You have started breastfeeding and are experiencing low milk supply or difficulty with milk letdown (the reflex that releases milk)
- You do not have serious back skin problems, recent back surgery, or back infections that would prevent massage
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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