Chocolate during labor to shorten pushing
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if eating chocolate during labor helps shorten the pushing stage. It is for women who are at full term, have a single baby in a head-down position, and are in active labor.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant
- You are expecting a single baby, and the baby is head-down
- You are in active labor (cervix dilated at least 5 cm)
- You do not have diabetes (either before or during pregnancy)
- You have not had a previous C-section or uterine surgery
- You are not allergic to chocolate
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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