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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Pain Management
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Background:

  • Postoperative pain and anxiety management after cesarean delivery is critical for maternal recovery and infant bonding.
  • While lavender aromatherapy shows promise in other settings, its efficacy post-cesarean delivery requires further investigation.
  • This study addresses the need for evidence on lavender essential oil's benefits in the cesarean recovery period.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of lavender essential oil aromatherapy in managing pain and anxiety following cesarean delivery.
  • To provide evidence-based insights into non-pharmacological pain and anxiety relief for postpartum mothers.

Main Methods:

  • A monocentric, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted.
  • 100 women undergoing cesarean delivery were randomized into two groups: inhaled lavender essential oil or placebo (distilled water).
  • Pain (at rest and after mobilization) and anxiety levels were assessed post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • The lavender aromatherapy group showed significantly lower pain scores at rest (p<0.001) and after mobilization (p<0.001).
  • Anxiety levels were also significantly reduced in the aromatherapy group compared to the placebo group (p=0.03).
  • No adverse effects were reported in either group, indicating a favorable safety profile.

Conclusions:

  • Lavender essential oil aromatherapy is an effective intervention for reducing postoperative pain and anxiety after cesarean delivery.
  • The therapy is safe and well-tolerated, presenting a viable complementary approach to standard postpartum care.
  • Findings support the integration of lavender aromatherapy into enhanced recovery protocols for cesarean patients.