cesarean delivery

Dexamethasone for prevention of spinal hypotension during caesarean delivery: a randomised controlled trial

8mg of intravenous dexamethasone significantly reduced the incidence of spinal hypotension during caesarean delivery.

cesarean delivery

Efficacy and safety of intravenous administration of dexamethasone on post-cesarean delivery pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of current literature

Evidence suggests that intravenous dexamethasone not only decreases nausea and vomiting, but delays first request for analgesia after cesarean section. It also reduces total analgesic demand and pain scores up to 24 hours post delivery.

PPD

Association of General Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery with Postpartum Depression and Suicidality

"Use of GA for cesarean delivery is independently associated with a significantly increased risk of PPD requiring hospitalization and suicidality."