C-Section recovery: is bed rest outdated?

NCT ID NCT04345757

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looked at whether the usual advice to rest for 6 weeks after a C-section is really needed. 200 women who had a planned C-section were randomly assigned to either follow standard rest instructions or start a gentle 10-week exercise program. The goal was to see if exercise could improve overall wellness without causing complications.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

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