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Effects of Early Oral Feeding versus Delayed Oral Feeding on Bowel Function, Gastrointestinal Complications and Surgical Recovery after Cesarean Section under Regional Anesthesia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Kim, HyoJin , Jeon, YeongKyung , Yoon, SoYoung , Lee, GeumMoon
J Korean Acad Nurs 2021;51(6):732-745.   Published online December 31, 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.21127
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Purpose
This study aimed to assess combined effects of early oral feeding after Cesarean section (C/S) under regional anesthesia on bowel function, gastrointestinal complications and surgical recovery.
Methods
A systematic literature search was conducted using KISS, RISS, PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, CENTRAL and Google Scholar to identify randomized clinical trials comparing early oral feeding (EOF) with delayed oral feeding (DOF) after C/S. Outcome variables were bowel function and gastrointestinal complications and surgical recovery. Effect size was calculated using weighted mean differences (WMDs) and relative risks (RRs), with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).
Results
Seven studies involving 1,911 patients from 568 studies, 7 studies were included in meta-analysis. EOF was significantly associated with shorter time to recover bowel movement compared with DOF (WMD, - 2.50; CI, - 3.50~- 1.50). EOF was not associated with nausea (RR, 1.15; CI, 0.87~1.53) and vomiting (RR, 0.96; CI, 0.65~1.42), but lower incidence of abdominal distension (RR, 0.70; CI, 0.50~0.98). EOF was significantly associated with shorter time to discontinuation of intravenous fluids (WMD, - 8.88; 95% CI, - 16.65~- 1.11) and removal of urinary catheter (WMD, - 15.23; CI, - 25.62~- 4.85).
Conclusion
This meta-analysis provides evidence that EOF after C/S under regional anesthesia not only accelerates return of bowel function and surgical recovery but also reduces gastrointestinal complications. These results suggest that EOF should be offered to women who have undergone C/S to improve the recovery experience and reduce overall medical costs.

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  • Effect of Early vs Delayed Oral Feeding Following Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
    Anuradha Murugesan, Dharani Saravanan, Karthiga Prabhu, Shanmugapriya Chandrasekaran, Prithiv Raj
    Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.2025; 16(S3): S158.     CrossRef
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    Zeliha Dedebagı, Eyyüp Sabri Özden, Mustafa Soner Özcan, Filiz Alkaya Solmaz, Pakize Kırdemir
    BMC Anesthesiology.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
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    Yi Liu, Jie Xiang, Jianhua Ren, Li Gu, Yu Wang, Xiuping Liu, Jiao Wen
    Medicine.2023; 102(38): e35200.     CrossRef
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Differences of Cesarean Section Rates according to San-Yin-Jiao(SP6) Acupressure for Women in Labor
Soon Bok Chang, Yong Won Park, Jae Sung Cho, Mi Kyeong Lee, Byung Chul Lee, Su Jeong Lee
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2004;34(2):324-332.   Published online March 28, 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2004.34.2.324
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Purpose

The purpose of this study was to explain differences of cesarean section rates according to San-Yin-Jiao(SP6) acupressure for women in labor.

Method

A noneqivalent control group pre test - post test design was used to explain differences of cesarean section rates according to SP6 acupressure. The participants were 209 women who were assigned to one of three groups SP6 acupressure(n=86), SP6 touch(n=47), and control group(n=76). For 30 minutes, the SP6 acupressure group received SP6 acupressure,and the SP6 touch group received SP6 touch for the duration of each uterine contraction. The Control group was encouraged to deep breath and relax for the duration of each uterine contraction for 30 minutes.

Result

The rates of cesarean section were 12.8%, 29.8%, and 22.4% for the SP6 acupressure group, SP6 touch group, and control group respectively. There was a significant difference among groups (p=0.049). Cesarean section rateswere significantly different between the SP6 acupressure and non-SP6 acupressure group(p=0.035).

Conclusion

This finding shows that 30 minutes of SP6 acupressure was effective in decreasing the cesarean section rate. Therefore, SP6 acupressure during labor could be applied as an effective nursing intervention.

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  • Birth preparation acupuncture for normalising birth: An analysis of NHS service routine data and proof of concept
    A. U. Lokugamage, V. A. I. Eftime, D. Porter, T. Ahillan, S. X. Ke
    Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.2020; 40(8): 1096.     CrossRef
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