Interpretation
Due to the increase in the rate of CD (1), efforts to optimize perioperative care in these patients are imperative. A more appropriate postoperative care of these patients can improve their recovery including early mobilization, reduction in the time of the first spontaneous micturition and early feeding. All of these can contribute to an early discharge from the hospital, thus improving the quality of care, the quality perceived by the mother and her family, and the optimization of resources. Moreover, achieving an improved CD recovery could help support breastfeeding (11).
The proper functioning of protocols and healthcare pathways depends on multidisciplinary care, and the case of CD is no different. The implementation of this protocol based on ERAS guidelines opens the door to further studies in our hospital. New fields to explore include evaluating the use of ultrasound by nurses in order to measure the urinary bladder volume, randomized trial on the use of morphine by anesthesiologist and a future study conducted by obstetricians assesing the variables that influence the time to first oral intake.