Caesarean section

This study tested a package of 11 evidence-based maternity practices to reduce unnecessary C-sections at a semi-urban hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Over 2,400 women admitted for delivery were included. The practices included better counseling, monitoring, and criteria for induci…

This study looks at whether allowing the father to be present during a planned cesarean section helps the mother recover better after surgery. Researchers will compare mothers whose partner is in the operating room with those who receive standard care (no partner present). The ma…

Researchers are testing whether virtual reality glasses that show nature scenes with nature sounds can reduce pain and anxiety in women after a cesarean section. The trial enrolls 80 women who had spinal anesthesia and a healthy pregnancy, assigning half to use the VR glasses for…

This study looked at 117 women having planned C-sections to compare two pain relief methods: morphine given during spinal anesthesia and a nerve block (ultrasound-guided transversalis fascia plane block). Researchers measured pain levels, how long until patients needed extra pain…

This study compared two medicines, ephedrine and norepinephrine, to treat low blood pressure that can happen during a C-section with spinal anesthesia. 70 healthy pregnant women took part. The goal was to see which drug controlled blood pressure better and to check for side effec…

This study tested whether giving nalbuphine through a vein can prevent nausea and vomiting caused by morphine given during spinal anesthesia for C-sections. 180 women having planned C-sections took part. The goal was to see if this approach reduces sickness in the first 24 hours …

This study tested whether using a stress ball during an elective cesarean section can reduce anxiety and pain and help with breastfeeding. 109 pregnant women participated. Half used a stress ball for 15 minutes during surgery, while the other half did not. Researchers measured an…

This study tested whether adding dexmedetomidine to a standard local anesthetic (bupivacaine) in a nerve block after C-section can improve pain relief. 80 women having planned C-sections took part. The goal was to see if the combination extends pain-free time, reduces recovery ti…

This study explores how women experience pain during a cesarean section when regional anesthesia (spinal or epidural) is insufficient and is not switched to general anesthesia. Researchers will interview about 20 women who had this experience to understand what helped or made thi…