Discomfort during cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia
This study asks patients about any discomfort they felt during their cesarean section while under spinal or epidural anesthesia. The goal is to understand and improve the birthing experience.
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Who can take part
- You had a planned or non-emergency cesarean section (C-section).
- Your incision was horizontal (Pfannenstiel or transverse).
- You received spinal, epidural, or combined spinal-epidural anesthesia.
- You can communicate in English.
- You are not severely ill or have a condition that affects your ability to participate.
- You are within 36 hours after your C-section.
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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