Foot massage for postpartum cramps
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a specific foot massage (reflexology) can help reduce the cramping pain women feel after childbirth. It's for women who've had a normal vaginal birth and may offer a drug-free way to ease discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You have given birth before (this is not your first baby).
- You have had 2 to 3 previous pregnancies (including this one).
- Your baby was delivered vaginally, not by cesarean section.
- Your pregnancy was not considered high-risk.
- You did not have heavy bleeding after birth.
- Your baby weighed less than 9 pounds (4 kilograms) at birth.
- Your uterus was not overly stretched (for example, from a very large baby or multiple babies).
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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