Abstract
Background: Cesarean section pain prevents mothers from bonding with their newborns, as well as interfering with correct breastfeeding positioning, self-care, newborn care, and everyday activities, Olive oil acts as pain killer, anti-inflammatory agent, besides its tranquilizing properties. Aim: this study aims to assess the effect of olive oil on the severity of pain and fatigue. Methods: A  descriptive comparative study  was used, study was conducted at postpartum unit, South Valley University's Hospital, Qena governorate., sample involved 132 post CS women., There were four tools involved in the study structured interview questionnaire, numerical rating scale for pain, Fatigue Severity Scale, and pain treatment satisfaction scale Results: there is highly differences in statistical significance between the study and control groups regarding level of pain immediately after massage, 1 hour after massage, pain treatment satisfaction and fatigue severity p-value are 0.002, 0.001, 0.001and 0.001 respectively. Conclusion: Massage with olive oil may be a beneficial way to alleviate post CS pain and fatigue. Recommendations: All health-care workers, particularly nurses, should be made aware of the benefits of olive oil massage, and frequent training should be provided.