How birth position affects pelvic floor recovery in new mothers
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how different positions during childbirth (like lying on your back vs. upright) affect the strength and function of your pelvic floor muscles after birth. It aims to find the best position to help new mothers recover better and avoid problems like incontinence.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 40 years old
- This is your first baby, and the baby is head-down (not breech)
- You are planning a vaginal delivery and will follow up at the hospital after birth
- You have not had moderate or severe urine leakage before this pregnancy
- You have not had pelvic organ prolapse or treatment for pelvic floor problems before this pregnancy
- You do not have major health issues like uncontrolled asthma or severe constipation
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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