TY - JOUR T1 - Chewing gum after caesarean section stimulates the gastrointestinal system JF - Evidence Based Nursing JO - Evid Based Nurs SP - 46 LP - 46 DO - 10.1136/eb-2015-102159 VL - 19 IS - 2 AU - Laurentiu Craciunas Y1 - 2016/04/01 UR - http://ebn.bmj.com/content/19/2/46.abstract N2 - Commentary on: Hochner H, Tenfelde SM, Abu Ahmad W, et al. Gum chewing and gastrointestinal function following caesarean delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Nurs 2015;24:1795–804.OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedWomen who chew gum for 30–60 min at least three times a day will have a quicker return of bowel function as quantified by the time to first flatus, time to first bowel sounds, time to first bowel movement and the incidence of postoperative ileus after delivery by caesarean section.Several meta-analyses have now highlighted the beneficial effect of chewing gum following caesarean section, therefore the recommendation for chewing should be included in postcaesarean section clinical guidelines.Abdominal surgery, including caesarean section, is associated with impairment of the gastrointestinal function. This … ER -