Comparison of early and on-demand maternal feeding after Caesarean delivery: a prospective randomised trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study aimed to compare early and on-demand maternal feeding after Caesarean delivery in terms of gastrointestinal complaints and patient satisfaction.

Methods

A total of 262 women with uncomplicated singleton term pregnancies who underwent a Caesarean section under regional anaesthesia were randomised to a soft food diet served at Postoperative Hour 2 (early feeding group) or eating whenever they wanted to upon return to the ward (on-demand group). Patient satisfaction scores at the time of discharge and gastrointestinal complaints were compared.

Results

The fed-early group comprised 133 (50.8%) women and the on-demand group comprised 129 (49.2%) women. Major characteristics and surgical procedures were comparable between the two groups. No significa

SUBMITTER: Ozbasli E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8804403 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature