Holding technique for women having a planned cesarean delivery
This study compares two ways of holding the string during a planned cesarean delivery to see which one is more comfortable or effective. It may help improve the experience for mothers during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 to 50 years old.
- You must be pregnant with one baby (not twins or more).
- Your pregnancy must be at least 37 weeks (full term).
- You are scheduled for a planned cesarean delivery with spinal anesthesia (numbing from the waist down).
- You can understand and agree to the study in English.
- You do not have preeclampsia (a pregnancy complication involving high blood pressure), a known fetal abnormality, or growth restriction in the baby.
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