Breathe easy: simple mindfulness exercise may prevent blood pressure drops during C-Section

This study tests whether a 5-minute mindfulness-based breathing exercise, done just before spinal anesthesia, can reduce the common drop in blood pressure and ease anxiety in women having a planned C-section. Half of the 150 participants will do slow, guided breathing (about 6 breaths per minute) while silently repeating a calming phrase; the other half will receive standard care. The main goal is to see if the breathing group has a smaller drop in blood pressure in the first 10 minutes after the spinal injection.