Randomized Clinical trial Comparing Postoperative Outcomes of early versus late oral Feeding after Cesarean Section

Abstract

C esarean sections are considered routine procedures and also the most common major hospital surgical procedure performed in the developed and developing world with a low chance of mortality for mother and child (Sean et al., 2010). Traditionally, patients are not given fluid or food until clinical signs of normal intestinal function return, which is most commonly the presence of bowel sound, a passing of flatus or stool, and the feeling of hunger. The rationale of this practice is to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting, distention and others complications. However, withholding oral feedings may lead to intestinal ileus, which can prolong the length of hospital stay (LOS) and increase the financial burden (Huaping et al., 2015).