Foot massage for after-birth cramping pain in mothers
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if foot massage (reflexology) can help reduce cramping pain after childbirth. It is for women who have had a normal vaginal delivery and have had 2 or 3 babies before.
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Who can take part
- You have given birth 2 or 3 times before (not including this pregnancy).
- You had a normal vaginal delivery (no C-section).
- Your pregnancy was not high-risk (no complications like diabetes or high blood pressure).
- You did not have heavy bleeding after delivery.
- Your baby weighed less than 4 kilograms (about 8.8 pounds).
- Your uterus was not overly stretched during pregnancy.
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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