Skin Contact and Lavender After Planned Cesarean Birth
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This study tests whether skin-to-skin contact with your newborn and the scent of lavender after a planned cesarean delivery can reduce stress hormones and help with early breastfeeding. Researchers will compare stress levels and breastfeeding success in mothers who receive these gentle comfort techniques versus standard care.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 to 40 years old
- You are pregnant with one baby at 37 weeks or later
- You are having a planned (not emergency) cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia
- You and your newborn are healthy and stable right after delivery
- You plan to breastfeed your baby and are able to start soon after birth
- You are not allergic to lavender and do not have severe asthma or strong sensitivity to odors
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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