Acupressure for warming after cesarean section
This study tests whether acupressure, a gentle pressure technique on specific body points, can help reduce shivering and keep you warm after a cesarean section. If you are a healthy woman having a planned cesarean with spinal anesthesia, this may help you recover more comfortably.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old
- You are having a planned (elective) cesarean section
- You will receive spinal anesthesia (numbing from the waist down)
- You are generally healthy (no major medical conditions)
- Your body temperature is normal (about 36-37.5°C) on the morning of surgery
- You can speak and understand Turkish
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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