Birth positions and labor: a study for first-time mothers
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares different positions during labor to see which might make childbirth easier for first-time mothers. If you are having your first baby, are in early labor, and plan a vaginal delivery, this study could help you find a more comfortable position.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old
- This is your first baby
- Your pregnancy is full-term (between 37 and 42 weeks)
- You are in the early (latent) stage of labor
- Your baby is head-down, single, and healthy, with an estimated weight between 5.5 and 8.8 pounds
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 30
- You are planning a vaginal birth and can speak Turkish
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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