Chocolate during labor for a shorter pushing stage
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether eating chocolate during labor can shorten the pushing stage (the second stage of labor). If you are at full term with a single baby in a head-down position and have no major health issues, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant.
- You are carrying one baby, and the baby is positioned head-down.
- You are in active labor (your cervix is dilated to 5 cm or more).
- You and your baby are healthy based on standard checks at the delivery room.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 35.
- You do not have diabetes, significant medical conditions, a previous cesarean, a known fetal abnormality, or a chocolate allergy.
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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