U.S., Jan. 30 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07375836) titled 'The Effect of Chocolate Consumption During Labor on Second Stage Duration' on Jan. 21.
Brief Summary: Childbirth is an energy-intensive physiological process, requiring sustained effort comparable in intensity to moderate physical activity. Studies suggest that providing an available energy source during labor, such as dextrose infusion or natural carbohydrate-rich foods such as dates, may shorten the duration of labor and improve cervical dilation without adversely affecting obstetric outcomes. The primary objective of the study is to examine whether giving chocolate during labor affects the duration of the second stage of labor, c...