Epsom salt compresses for postpartum perineal relief
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether warm compresses with Epsom salt can soothe pain and swelling in the vaginal area after childbirth. It's for mothers who had a vaginal delivery and are staying in one of the three participating hospitals.
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Who can take part
- You had a vaginal birth (not a C-section).
- You are staying at one of the three specific hospitals: Chicoutimi, Charles-Le Moyne, or Honoré-Mercier.
- You speak French, English, or both.
- You can agree to the study and sign a consent form.
- You are able to fill out a simple symptom logbook.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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