Literature Review: Effect Of Breast Care And Classical Music Therapy On Breast Milk Production

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Tressan Eka Putri S. Katili , A. Wardihan Sinrang and Mardiana Ahmad

Abstract

Breast care has the function of keeping the breasts clean and detecting abnormalities in the breasts that might be harmful, breast care is also able to increase milk production, because massages that are directly given to the breasts can stimulate the release of hormones. responsible for the production of breast milk. Apart from doing breast care, breast milk production can also be increased through listening to music. Based on several studies, it was found that listening to soothing music or sounds can make a person relax, when relaxing is very beneficial for breastfeeding mothers because the inhibition of stress hormones will facilitate the release of breast milk. The low rate of breastfeeding is a threat to the growth and development of children. Therefore, action is needed to stimulate the production of breast milk. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of breast care and classical music therapy on the production of breast milk. Search articles using Google Search and Google Scholar to find suitable articles and then review them. Based on the action in the form of breast care and classical music therapy, it has a good impact in the form of smooth milk production after these actions are carried out. Breast care stimulates the release of the hormone oxytocin and the hormone prolactin, these two hormones play a role in the production and expenditure of breast milk. In addition, classical music therapy can suppress the release of stress hormones so that people who hear it relax, when nursing mothers relax, the production of the hormones oxytocin and prolactin is not inhibited, which in turn makes milk production and expenditure smooth. Breast care (breast care) and classical music therapy can help in facilitating the production of breast milk, in addition to actions that are easy to do, do not require a lot of money, can be done independently, this action also does not have side effects that can be detrimental.

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