Abstract
Aim:This study aimed to assess early versus late oral feeding on selected post cesarean section outcomes. Subjects and Methods: a quasi-experimental research design was used to conduct this study on 80 women who underwent uncomplicated planned cesarean section at Mansoura University Hospital. The intervention group (n=40) initiated oral feeding early; at 2 hours post cesarean section, and the control group (n=40) initiated feeding according to the study setting protocol. The required data were collected using a structured interviewing questionnaire schedule. Results: Intervention group experienced earlier bowel functionreturn, semi-sitting position, ambulation, breast feeding, and shorter hospital stay compared to the control group. Conclusion: Early oral feeding post cesarean section was an effective method for early return to bowel function, semi sitting, ambulation, breast feeding initiation, and shorter hospital stay.
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