The Effect of Exposure to Informative Video Before Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Anxiety

The Effect of Exposure to Informative Video Before Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Anxiety and Peripartum Satisfaction- a Randomized Control Trial

The incidence of cesarean deliveries (CD) worldwide is increasing, around 30% in United States. Although very common surgery women undergoing non emergent CD still experience fear and anxiety. It is known that increased levels of stress can negatively affect pain perception and the usage of analgesics postoperatively as well as lactation.

this present study investigate the effect of exposure to informative video before cesarean delivery on maternal anxiety.

A multi-center randomized control trial the will examine the effect of exposure to informative video before cesarean delivery on maternal anxiety and satisfaction

Inclusion Criteria:

• Hebrew speaking
• Informed consent
• First cesarean delivery
• Non emergent elective CD

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non Hebrew speaking
• Refuse to participate
• Emergency CD