The rate of admission in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department in a tertiary hospital in Quezon City is continuously increasing, sometimes more than its bed capacity. An average of 2-3 mothers occupying a single bed with their newborn children can be overwhelming, to the point where the comfort hygiene and wellness of the patients after delivery are sacrificed. It is important for us to find a way in which the ward can accommodate all patients without any risk of losing the comfort that the hospital can offer during their stay. A faster patient turnover can at least help in this kind of situation. This study aims to investigate if early feeding can lead to early return of normal bowel function which could mean shorter hospital stay due to lesser post-operative discomfort and early ambulation. A randomized, three arm study was done in a tertiary hospital from June 2016 to September 2016. Ninety three women who underwent elective Cesarean Section were admitted and were randomly assigned into three groups. Group A had regular progression of diet, Group B were those who were fed early and Group C those who were given Domperidone before they were fed early. The primary outcome would be the time to regular diet tolerance. Secondary outcomes include the time of first flatus, time to ambulation out of bed, duration of intravenous infusion, duration of indwelling foley catheter and finally, length of hospital stay.
Tertiary Care Centers ; Domperidone ; Pregnancy