C-sections may result in a lot of pain that is distressing to the mother, and can impact bonding with the baby. Although there are medications used to treat strong pain, they are not good to use after C-sections because they can affect the baby. There is a need for a pain management option that can reduce the use of medications. The investigators are testing the effects of a combined light and laser device (photo-biomodulation therapy; PBMT), used on the wound twice daily, with respect to pain right after surgery, and pain that lasts longer than 6 weeks after surgery.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Pain intensity with movement (elicited by asking the patient to move from supine to sitting position) using 0-10 Numerical Rating Scale
Timeframe: Evening of surgery (8-9 pm)
Pain intensity with movement (elicited by asking the patient to move from supine to sitting position) using 0-10 Numerical Rating Scale
Timeframe: Postoperative day 1, morning (9-10 am)
Pain intensity with movement (elicited by asking the patient to move from supine to sitting position) using 0-10 Numerical Rating Scale
Timeframe: Postoperative day 1, noon (12-1 pm)
Pain intensity with movement (elicited by asking the patient to move from supine to sitting position) using 0-10 Numerical Rating Scale
Timeframe: Postoperative day 1, evening (8-9 pm)
Pain intensity with movement (elicited by asking the patient to move from supine to sitting position) using 0-10 Numerical Rating Scale
Timeframe: Postoperative day 2, morning (9-10 am)
Pain intensity with movement (elicited by asking the patient to move from supine to sitting position) using 0-10 Numerical Rating Scale
Timeframe: Postoperative day 2, noon (12-1 pm)
Pain intensity with movement (elicited by asking the patient to move from supine to sitting position) using 0-10 Numerical Rating Scale
Timeframe: Postoperative day 2, evening (8-9 pm)