Early maternal feeding following caesarean delivery: a prospective randomised study
Guy Bar1, Eyal Sheiner, Adi Lezerovizt
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Soroka University Medical Center, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er-Sheva, Israel. guybar@bgu.ac.il
Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica
|December 26, 2007
Summary
Early maternal feeding after caesarean delivery (CD) significantly boosts maternal satisfaction without increasing gastrointestinal complications. This approach enhances the postpartum recovery experience for mothers.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Surgical Patient Care
Background:
- Post-caesarean delivery (CD) recovery protocols often involve delayed feeding.
- Maternal satisfaction and gastrointestinal recovery are key outcomes following CD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of early maternal feeding on satisfaction and gastrointestinal complications after caesarean delivery (CD).
Main Methods:
- A prospective randomized study involved 179 women undergoing CD.
- The early feeding group received fluids/food within 8 hours postpartum.
- The traditional group received fluids 8-12 hours postpartum after bowel sound confirmation.
Main Results:
- Maternal satisfaction was significantly higher in the early feeding group (97 women) compared to the traditional group (82 women).
- No significant differences in post-operative gastrointestinal complications were observed between the early and traditional feeding groups.
Conclusions:
- Early maternal feeding post-CD enhances patient satisfaction.
- Implementing early feeding does not elevate the risk of post-operative complications.
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