Effects of Abdominal Binders and TENS on Puerperium Period After Cesarean Section

Combined Effects of Abdominal Binders and TENS on Post-operative Pain, Distress and Constipation in Puerperium Period After Cesarean Section

To determine the combined effects of abdominal binders and TENS on post-operative pain, distress and constipation in puerperium period after cesarean section

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants on early puerperium period having constipation and willing to participate.
• Primigravida
• Body mass index (BMI) less than 30 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

• Laxatives-induced patients
• History of chronic constipation
• Post cesarean abdominal suture infection.
• People with chronic diseases, and who underwent non-routine or additional surgical procedures, such as hysterectomy, tubal ligation, and classical uterine incision.
• Participants with inability to tolerate the binder.
• Participants who show unwillingness to participate in the study