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  • Postpartum Care
  • Surgical Recovery

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  • Cesarean birth is a common surgical procedure.
  • Effective pain management and comfort are crucial for postpartum recovery.
  • Nonpharmacologic interventions are sought to supplement pain relief.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the benefits of using an abdominal binder after cesarean birth.
  • To assess the impact of abdominal binders on pain, medication use, and symptom distress.

Main Methods:

  • Randomized controlled trial at an academic medical center.
  • Inclusion of English- and Spanish-speaking women undergoing elective cesarean birth.
  • Measurement of pain, medication use, and symptom distress within 48 hours postoperatively.

Main Results:

  • Abdominal binder use decreased pain after ambulation compared to the control group (p < .001).
  • Binder group reported less distress with breathing and coughing.
  • Increased use of ibuprofen and acetaminophen in the binder group on postoperative day 2.

Conclusions:

  • Abdominal binders can decrease pain and potentially speed up recovery after cesarean birth.
  • Abdominal binders serve as a safe, nonpharmacologic nursing intervention for postoperative comfort.
  • This intervention may enhance the overall patient experience and recovery trajectory.