Gastrointestinal Activation Post-elective CS (Cesarean Section) :A Comparison of Paula Method to Standard Care

Women generally report discomfort and a delay in GI motility after CS. The Paula method, circular exercises of ring muscles has been shown to increase GI motility. This method had not been studied in women post CS. The current study is comparing the resumption of bowel sounds after CS in women utilizing the Paula exercises to standard care (no exercises).

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Key information

Conditions

Bowel Dysfunction Digestive System Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Intestinal Diseases

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hadassah Medical Organization, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Elective, singleton, term CS, with spinal or epidural anesthesia

Exclusion criteria

GI/ absorption disorders (Chron's, IBS)
general anesthesia
urgent CS

Treatment and study plan

Paula Exercises

Other

structured exercises aimed to stimulate ring muscles

Primary outcomes

Time to the Resumption of Bowel Functioning as Assessed by Flatus Passage

Time frame: 72 hours

flatus passage

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hadassah Medical Organization

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Women's First Gastrointestinal Activation Post-elective Cesarean Birth During Post-partum Hospitalization:A Comparison of Paula Method (the Circular Exercises Method) to Standard Care

Important dates

Study start: 2018
Primary completion: 2018
Study completion: 2018
First posted: Dec 3, 2018
Registry last updated: Sep 20, 2021

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