Side-lying vs. Back-lying during labor for first-time mothers
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This study compares lying on your side versus lying on your back during active labor to see if one position helps speed up labor. It is for first-time mothers with a healthy, full-term pregnancy and a baby in the head-down position, who have not yet had their water break.
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Who can take part
- You are giving birth to your first baby.
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant (full term).
- Your water has not broken yet.
- Your baby is head-down (not breech) and you are in active labor (cervix at least 6 cm dilated).
- You are 18 years or older and have no conditions that prevent a safe vaginal delivery.
- You have a mobile phone for possible follow-up calls.
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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