Devices to help lift the baby's head during caesarean
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests two devices (the Fetal Pillow and the Tydeman Tube) that help safely lift a baby's head during a caesarean section when the head is low in the pelvis. This may reduce complications for both mother and baby.
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Who can take part
- You are having a caesarean section when your cervix is fully open (10 cm) or at least 7 cm open.
- You are carrying only one baby.
- Your baby is positioned head-down in the womb.
- You are not allergic to silicone rubber.
- You do not have a serious infection, active genital infection, or a known major health problem with the baby.
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant.
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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