Early Versus Traditional Oral Hydration After Cesarean Section

Gastrointestinal Motility and Defecation Conditions Clinical Trial

Official title: Early Versus Traditional Oral Hydration After Cesarean Section; A Randomized Clinical Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

this study helps us to compare and evaluate prospectively the benefits and safety of early hydration on bowel movement after cesarean section it includes two groups, a control group and a study group. the study group will get 200 ml of sugar free water within 1 hour after cs while the control group will get 200 ml of sugar free water 6 hours after cs

Clinical Trial Description

Traditionally, patients are not given fluids or food after cesarean sections until bowel function returns as evidenced by bowel sounds, passage of stool or flatus since , uneventful (uncomplicated) cesarean sections have no effect on intestinal functions and with putting in minds the need of the mother for early hydration , movement , breast feeding and early discharge; that is why we are investigating the effectiveness and safety of early oral hydration after cesarean sections ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Gastrointestinal Motility and Defecation Conditions

• NCT number: NCT03442634
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Ain Shams University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: March 1, 2018
• Completion date: June 30, 2018