Rebozo scarf and movements to help turn a back-to-back baby
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a rebozo (a traditional scarf) and special movements during labor can help turn a baby who is facing up (posterior position) into a better position for birth. If successful, this might reduce the need for interventions and help you have a smoother delivery.
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Who can take part
- You are in labor and your cervix is open 3 to 8 centimeters (about 1 to 3 fingers).
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant (full term).
- Your baby is in a 'back-to-back' (occiput posterior) position, confirmed by ultrasound.
- Your baby is a single baby (not twins or more) and is growing normally.
- You do not have conditions that make it unsafe to use the rebozo scarf or certain movements, such as severe high blood pressure, heart disease, or a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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