BACKGROUND: Cesarean birth is often associated with delayed milk onset and reduced early milk volume. Although the Marmet technique is widely used to stimulate milk flow, its original form does not specify the duration for each step, which could affect consistency and effectiveness. RESEARCH AIM: To evaluate the effectiveness of a time-specified Marmet technique on the onset of milk flow and early milk production during the first 4 postpartum days. METHODS: tests. RESULTS: = .45). CONCLUSION: Applying fixed time limits to each step of the Marmet technique enhances early milk production. This time-structured approach aligns maternal behavior with lactation reflexes and provides a simple, low-cost framework for nurse-led lactation counseling.
Namsorn et al. (Wed,) studied this question.