Effectiveness of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation in alleviating postpartum blues following cesarean delivery: A randomized double-blind controlled trial.

A randomized double-blind controlled trial investigated whether transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) could reduce postpartum blues in women who had undergone cesarean delivery. The findings support taVNS as an effective intervention for alleviating early postpartum mood disturbances in this population. This non-invasive neuromodulation technique may be relevant for physical therapists working in women's health and postpartum rehabilitation settings.

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