CESAREAN SECTION

This study tested two medications, norepinephrine and phenylephrine, to prevent low blood pressure during C-sections with spinal anesthesia. 98 women participated, and those who received norepinephrine had fewer episodes of low blood pressure (14.9% vs 42.6%) and more stable hear…

This study looked at whether using a fast-acting opioid called remifentanil during general anesthesia for emergency C-sections is safe for premature babies. It compared two groups of mothers and their preterm infants: one group received remifentanil, the other did not. The main g…

This study looked at two different doses of morphine given during spinal anesthesia for planned C-sections. The goal was to find which dose (75 or 100 micrograms) provides better pain relief with fewer side effects. 240 women participated, and researchers measured pain levels and…

This study looked at whether starting gentle exercises and walking soon after a C-section helps lower pain. 56 women who had planned C-sections took part. Half did early bed exercises and walking, while the other half got standard care. The goal was to see if moving early leads t…

This study looked at whether using skin glue (Dermabond Prineo) to close a C-section incision works better than standard stitches. 151 women who had a C-section took part. The main goal was to see how satisfied they were with their scar and to check for infections or wound proble…

This study tested a special stitching method during C-sections to see if it reduces pain and helps women get up and walk sooner. 60 women having their first C-section took part. The new method aims to put less tension on the tissue, which may lead to less pain and faster recovery…

This study tested whether adding magnesium sulfate or neostigmine to a standard numbing medicine (bupivacaine) in a belly-wall nerve block could improve pain control after C-section. Sixty-eight women having planned cesarean deliveries under spinal anesthesia took part. The goal …

This study tested whether using ultrasound to find the right spot for spinal anesthesia works better than the usual method of feeling for landmarks in obese women having C-sections. 100 obese pregnant women were randomly assigned to either ultrasound guidance or the standard land…

This study tested whether playing positive affirmations and music during a cesarean section can lower a mother's anxiety and improve breastfeeding. 99 pregnant women scheduled for a planned C-section took part. Researchers measured anxiety levels and checked breastfeeding-related…

This study looked at whether adding a TAP block (a type of nerve block) to standard pain relief after a planned C-section can improve wound healing and reduce stress and immune changes. 105 women were split into three groups: standard pain meds alone, standard meds plus a TAP blo…

This study tested Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a simple tapping method, on 53 pregnant women scheduled for a planned C-section. The goal was to see if EFT could lower their anxiety, fear of surgery, and feelings of traumatic birth. Results suggest this non-invasive, low-co…

This study tested whether adding a numbing injection (wound infiltration and nerve block) plus an anti-inflammatory drug (dexamethasone) during a planned C-section could lower the number of women experiencing severe pain after surgery. 100 women who had planned C-sections under s…

This study looked at whether doing kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact) right in the operating room after a C-section helps mothers feel more satisfied and have less pain. 158 mothers with a single, full-term baby took part. Researchers measured satisfaction, pain levels, and bab…

This study looked at 72 healthy pregnant women having planned C-sections to see if metoclopramide, a drug often given to reduce stomach fluid, actually works when patients have fasted properly. Researchers used ultrasound to measure stomach volume before and after the drug or a p…

This study followed 477 women who had a planned cesarean delivery in Denmark. Researchers sent text-message surveys to track pain levels, medication use, and how pain affected daily activities over several months. The goal was to learn how common persistent pain is after C-sectio…

This study looked at how often women who received an epidural for labor pain ended up having a C-section. Researchers tracked 188 women to find out the rate and what factors might increase the chance of a C-section. The goal was to better understand the connection between epidura…

This study looked at 124 women having planned C-sections to find the best place to put a forced-air warming blanket (like a Bair Hugger) to keep them warm. Half got an upper-body blanket, half got an underbody blanket. The goal was to see which group had a better core body temper…

This study looked at 80 pregnant women having planned C-sections under general anesthesia. It compared two methods: inhaled anesthesia (sevoflurane) and total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA). Researchers measured how each affected the mother's vital signs, depth of anesthesia, and …

This study looked at 49 pregnant women having planned C-sections to see if the type of anesthesia (spinal or general) changes oxygen levels in the baby's brain right after birth. Researchers used a special light sensor on the baby's head to measure brain oxygen for 16 minutes aft…

This study followed 66 women for 3 months after a scheduled C-section to see how their health and pain changed over time. Researchers used simple scales to track recovery, aiming to find when most women feel back to normal. The goal was to better understand typical recovery patte…

This study looked at 107 pregnant women having planned C-sections to see if belly size and internal belly pressure affect how high spinal anesthesia spreads. Researchers measured these before surgery and checked the numbness level after. The goal was to better understand why spin…