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Physical Activity After Delivery: A Feasibility Study, Antonio Gonzalez Fiol, Md, Geoffrey Ho, Mbbs, Dongchen Li, Md, Richard Amdur, Phd, Chapman Wei, Md, Homa K. Ahmadzia, Md, Marianne David, Md, Christopher Jackson, Md, Jeffrey S. Berger, Md, Mba
Physical Activity After Delivery: A Feasibility Study, Antonio Gonzalez Fiol, Md, Geoffrey Ho, Mbbs, Dongchen Li, Md, Richard Amdur, Phd, Chapman Wei, Md, Homa K. Ahmadzia, Md, Marianne David, Md, Christopher Jackson, Md, Jeffrey S. Berger, Md, Mba
Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Faculty Publications
Background: Early mobility is one of the main goals of the enhanced recovery after cesarean delivery, yet it is rarely objectively measured. Benefits related to this goal include mechanical prevention of deep venous thrombosis and early discharge.
Methods: We conducted a multi-center prospective study in which an activity tracker was utilized to measure the steps taken by patients after delivery. The primary outcome was steps taken after vaginal or cesarean delivery. Secondary outcomes was factors affecting ambulation (e.g pain/satisfaction with pain management and mode of delivery).
Results: Data from 50 postpartum patients were analyzed. Vaginal delivery patients took more cumulative …