Empowered Relief: A One-Time Session to Help Postpartum Women Manage Ongoing Pain After Cesarean Delivery

A Pilot Feasibility Trial for an Intervention to Reduce Chronic Pain Following Cesarean Delivery

The purpose of this study is to study the effect of a pain relief skills session (Empowered Relief) on chronic pain incidence at 12 weeks post cesarean delivery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Females 18 years of age or older
• Any postpartum woman who has had a cesarean delivery in the Stanford Healthcare system with a viable birth
• has moderate/severe pain, scoring ≥ 4/10 on the numerical/visual analog scale that continues at 6 weeks postpartum
• English fluency
• Ability to adhere to and complete study protocols
• Access to smart device for zoom / video meetings

Exclusion Criteria:

• <18yrs
• Chronic pain prior to pregnancy
• Cognitive impairment, non-English speaking, or psychological factors that would preclude comprehension of material and/or full participation in the study.