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Type of Exercise
Type of Exercise
A breathing technique called It can be a helpful tool in - This helps the patient to Prior:
Diaphragmatic breathing diaphragmatic breathing managing and relieving pain. calm and relaxes her body.
works the diaphragm, an While it may not eliminate - Explain to the patient and
important muscle that allows pain entirely, it can contribute - This helps to ease the pain mother the procedure of
breathing to a sense of relaxation and on her incision site. the exercise and gain
help reduce the perception of consent.
pain.
- Obtain patient’s vital
signs.
During:
- Be aware of non-verbal
cues.
After:
Reference:
Engel, O., Herzberger, E. H., Yagur, Y., Klement, A. H., Fishman, A., Constantini, N., & Shental, T. B. (2021). Walking to a better future? Postoperative ambulation after cesarean
delivery and complications: A prospective study. International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 157(2), 391–396. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.13815
Johnson, J. (2023, February 9). What to know about diaphragmatic breathing. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/diaphragmatic-breathing#summary