Cesarean Delivery Affecting Fetus, Post Operative Bowel Function
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of gum chewing vs Paula exercises in patients after cesarean delivery. The main question it aims to answer is: does the Paula method hasten the time to recovery of bowel function compared to gum chewing after cesarean delivery. Participants will be asked to either chew gum or to do Paula exercises. The time to restoration of bowel function after the surgery will be measured.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALPaula exercises
The patients will perform Paula exercises after the cesarean delivery
BEHAVIORALGum chewing
The patients will be given chewing gum and will be asked to chew it after the cesarean delivery
Sponsors
Hadassah Medical Organization
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Women after an elective caesarean delivery * Age 18+ * Ability to read and write in Hebrew
Exclusion criteria
* Diagnosis of chronic gastrointestinal diseases * Inability to chew gum * Use of laxatives.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first flatus or bowel movements | Up to one week from delivery | The patients will note the time of the first passing gas and the first bowel movement after the cesarean delivery. |
Countries
Israel
Outcome results
None listed