Women's First Gastrointestinal Activation Post-elective Cesarean Birth During Post-partum Hospitalization:A Comparison of Paula Method (the Circular Exercises Method) to Standard Care

Women generally report discomfort and a delay in GI motility after CS. The Paula method, circular exercises of ring muscles has been shown to increase GI motility. This method had not been studied in women post CS. The current study is comparing the resumption of bowel sounds after CS in women utilizing the Paula exercises to standard care (no exercises).