Better pain control after C-Section may boost breastfeeding rates

NCT ID NCT06682871

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Konya City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 75 women who had planned cesarean deliveries to see if different pain relief methods affect how soon they start breastfeeding and whether they breastfeed exclusively. The researchers compared standard pain management with TAP blocks, a type of abdominal nerve block. The goal was to find out if better pain control helps more women breastfeed in the first hour and exclusively for the first 72 hours after birth.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Analgesia (pain relief via TAP blocks or other methods)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that better pain management after cesarean helps more women start breastfeeding sooner and stick with it exclusively.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 75 participants, so results may not apply to all women. Pain relief methods vary, and other factors like personal choice also affect breastfeeding success.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Breast Feeding pain agnosia

As listed by the trial registrant

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ANALGESIA BREAST FEEDING

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Locations

Konya City Hospital

Konya, 42080, Turkey (Türkiye)

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