BACKGROUND: Cesarean delivery can negatively impact breastfeeding due to the effects of anesthesia, incision pain, and insufficient oxytocin release. New nonpharmacologic approaches are needed in the postpartum period to improve breastfeeding success and support initiation. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to examine the effects of breast massage and virtual reality (VR) applied to postpartum women after cesarean section on lactation, breastfeeding skills, and breastfeeding self-efficacy. METHODS: = 31). Interventions were performed at hours 3 and 24 postoperatively. The data-collection tools used in this study were a high-precision infant scale, the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form, and the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment. RESULTS: > 0.05). CONCLUSION: This study showed that breast massage increased milk transfer within 24 hours compared with the CG, whereas VR application yielded similar results to the CG. The findings suggest that breast massage may support early milk transfer, but further research is needed regarding the effects of VR.
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