CESAREAN DELIVERY

This study tested a technique called membrane stripping (the Hamilton maneuver) in 71 first-time mothers to see if it could shorten early labor and reduce the number of C-sections. The goal was to help more women have a vaginal birth by speeding up the latent phase of labor. The …

This study tested whether a single dose of intravenous methadone works as well as spinal morphine for pain relief after a scheduled C-section. Thirty women participated, and researchers tracked how much extra pain medicine they needed in the first two days after delivery. The goa…

This study tested whether adding a numbing injection into the wound and a steroid (dexamethasone) during a planned C-section could lower the number of women experiencing severe pain after surgery. About 100 women participated, and the approach aimed to improve recovery by reducin…

This study looked at whether playing music to women after a cesarean delivery can help reduce pain, increase comfort, and improve bonding with their baby. Sixty-two women who had C-sections were split into two groups: one listened to a specific type of music for 20 minutes twice …

This study looked at 60 women having planned C-sections to compare two pain relief methods: giving morphine through the spinal needle versus a numbing injection into the belly wall using ultrasound guidance. The main goal was to see which approach better reduced the need for extr…

This study looked at whether giving dexamethasone (a steroid) through an IV can help reduce pain after a cesarean delivery. 87 women who had a C-section under spinal anesthesia took part. The main goal was to measure their pain level when they first got out of bed, about 6 hours …

This study followed 477 women who had a cesarean delivery to learn more about persistent pain that can last for months or years. Researchers used text message surveys to track pain levels, how pain affects daily life, and medication use. The goal is to better understand who is at…

This study looked at 45 super obese women (BMI over 50) having a planned C-section to find the best dose of spinal anesthesia. The goal was to ensure the anesthesia worked well without needing extra pain medicine during surgery. The results help doctors give safer, more effective…

This study looked at 94 women who had a C-section under spinal anesthesia. Doctors compared two medicines used to treat low blood pressure: a continuous drip of phenylephrine versus rescue shots of ephedrine. The goal was to see which approach leads to healthier umbilical cord bl…