Does amniotic fluid odor help newborns adapt and reduce stress?
This study tests if exposing newborns to the scent of amniotic fluid shortly after birth helps them adapt more easily and feel less stressed. It may offer a simple, soothing way to support babies delivered by cesarean section.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be born by cesarean section between 38 and 42 weeks of pregnancy.
- You did not have high-risk pregnancy conditions like eclampsia, preeclampsia, or gestational diabetes.
- Your baby's birth weight is between 2,500 grams (about 5.5 pounds) and 4,000 grams (about 8.8 pounds).
- Your baby's Apgar score (a quick health check) is 7 or higher at 1 and 5 minutes after birth.
- Your baby has no birth defects and does not need care in the neonatal intensive care unit right after birth.
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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