Could having a partner present during emergency C-Sections improve Mothers' mental health?
NCT ID NCT05840367
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This study explores how mothers feel about having their partner present during a category 1 (emergency) cesarean section. Researchers will interview mothers shortly after the birth and again three months later to understand their experiences and check for signs of post-traumatic stress. The goal is to learn whether partner presence during this stressful event may support mothers' emotional well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Partner present in the operating room during category 1 cesarean section
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could provide insights into how partner presence during emergency cesareans affects mothers' emotional well-being and may inform hospital policies to improve birth experiences.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, qualitative study with only 22 participants, so findings may not apply broadly. It relies on self-reported experiences, which can be subjective, and does not compare outcomes with a control group.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lillebaelt Hospital, Kolding
Kolding, 6000, Denmark
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