Stanford University
The purpose of this study is to study the effect of a pain relief skills session (Empowered Relief) and educational content on global postpartum recovery at 12 weeks post cesarean delivery.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Females 18 years of age or older * Any woman scheduled for a cesarean delivery in the Stanford Healthcare system with a viable birth * 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.
The participants will attend a pain relief skills intervention (Empowered Relief). The two-hour session is delivered by a certified instructor and includes pain neuroscience education, 3 core pain management skills, experiential exercises, completion of a personalized plan for empowered relief. Participants download a binaural relaxation audio file for daily use.
Educational content: Participants view videos online focusing on specific areas of postpartum recovery (Sleep, Mental Health, Physical Therapy, Obstetric care).
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