ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Beyond Pain Management: Skin-to-Skin Contact as a Humanization Strategy in Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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- Mechanistic Pathways Underlying Breastfeeding Challenges Following Cesarean Delivery: A Systematic Review.Nutrients · 2026Pooled it
- Intraoperative remimazolam-nalbuphine infusion reduces visceral traction response during cesarean delivery: a randomised trial.BMC anesthesiology · 2026Trial
- Barriers and Facilitators to Skin-to-Skin Contact After Caesarean Section: A Qualitative Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundPostoperative pain management after a cesarean section remains a significant challenge, as inadequate control can delay maternal recovery and hinder early bonding and breastfeeding. While multimodal analgesia is the standard approach, non-pharmacological strategies like immediate skin-to-skin contact (SSC) are often underused despite their potential benefits in reducing pain, improving uterine contractions, and increasing maternal satisfaction.
objectiveTo evaluate the effects of immediate SSC on postoperative pain perception, uterine contraction quality, and maternal satisfaction, and to explore ways to incorporate SSC into routine post-cesarean care to promote recovery and humanized care.
methodA randomized clinical trial was conducted with 80 women undergoing elective cesarean sections, divided into two groups: SSC (40 women) and control (40 women). Postoperative pain was measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at various intervals, while uterine contraction quality and maternal satisfaction were assessed through clinical observation and a Likert scale, respectively.
resultsWe found that women in the SSC group experienced significantly lower pain scores (VAS2 and VAS3,
conclusionsImmediate SSC after cesarean is an effective, humanizing intervention that reduces pain, supports uterine contractions, and boosts maternal satisfaction. These findings advocate for integrating SSC into standard postoperative care, aligning with ethical principles of beneficence and autonomy. Further research with larger samples is necessary to confirm these benefits and facilitate widespread adoption in maternity protocols.
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