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P O S I T I O N S F O R C O M F O R T

Evidence on upright birth
● Available space in the pelvis can be increased by
28-30%
● Contractions can be more effective
● 23% less likely to need medical intervention
● Baby is 54% less likely to become distressed
● Shorter labour
● 29% reduction in possibility of C-section required
● 21% reduction in episiotomy rates

● Reduced need for epidural analgesia
https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003934.pub4/full

Lying on back

UFO
Upwards open forward
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2015 Care Quality Commission survey of Women’s experiences of maternity care found:
• Around 83% women still give birth on a bed. - Bed can be useful – can be adjusted, useful tool.
• 35% of those were in stirrups (lithotomy position), still very common position.
• NICE guidance CG190: women should be as active as possible during labour.
• Just because bed is there – don’t need to assume role of patient.