Acupressure before cesarean section for reducing anxiety
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if acupressure (gentle pressure on specific body points) right before a cesarean section can help reduce anxiety and keep heart rates steady for both you and your baby. If you are having a scheduled cesarean with spinal anesthesia, this gentle, drug-free technique might help you feel calmer.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 45 years old.
- Your baby should be due between 37 and 40 weeks of pregnancy.
- You must be planning a cesarean section with spinal anesthesia.
- Your pregnancy must be low-risk (no high-risk conditions).
- You should not have a chronic or severe health condition.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be 25 or lower.
- You should not have used acupressure before.
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