Evaluation the Effects of Chewing Gum

This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effects of gumchewing in the early postpartum period on bowel function, postpartum comfort, andpostpartum satisfaction in women. The sample consisted of 66 women, 33 in theexperimental group and 33 in the control group. Data were collected using apre‐assessment form, a demographic information form, a bowel function monitoring form, apostpartum comfort scale, and a maternal satisfaction scale (cesarean delivery). Whilethe control group received no intervention other than standard postoperative care, theexperimental group underwent gum chewing at 4, 6, and 8 hours postpartum.