The impact of early feeding on optimizing gastrointestinal recovery after caesarean section: a non-randomized, open-label, clinical trial
Graziela Cyntia Silva Santos, Glaucevane da Silva Guedes, Alane Cabral Menezes de Oliveira, Fabiana Andrea Moura
Abstract
Dear Editor,
Gastrointestinal disorders, such as nausea, vomiting, distension, and dry mouth have negative impacts such as pain, difficulties in nutrition, and increased susceptibility to infections.
In this non-randomized open-label clinical trial conducted at the Unimed Maceió Hospital from May to October 2022, 132 postpartum women were included in the study with n = 66 in the control group (following the standard early feeding protocol of the obstetrics service) and n = 66 in the intervention group (receiving an industrialized liquid preparation within 1 hour after surgery).
The trial included parturient aged between 18 and 45 years who underwent caesarean section under spinal anesthesia using an aseptic technique. Exclusion criteria encompassed patients with twin pregnancies, emergency procedures and comorbidities related to pregnancy.
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Submitted date:
07/11/2023
Accepted date:
11/07/2023
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