Gum, fennel, or ginger: which eases Post-C-Section gas best?

NCT ID NCT07125742

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looked at whether chewing sugar-free gum, drinking fennel tea, or drinking ginger tea can speed up bowel function and improve comfort in women after a cesarean section. A total of 128 new mothers took part, starting the treatments 6 hours after surgery. Researchers measured when bowel sounds returned, when gas and stool passed, and how comfortable the women felt.

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Locations

  • Uşak University

    Uşak, 64200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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