Using a vertical birthing chair during labor
This study tests whether using a special chair that lets you give birth in an upright position can make labor easier or safer. If you're planning a vaginal delivery and are at full dilation, this chair might help you find a comfortable position.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old
- You are at 37 to 41 weeks of pregnancy
- You are carrying one baby, head down
- You plan to deliver vaginally
- You have not had a previous cesarean section or other uterine surgery
- Your labor can be spontaneous or induced, but you must be fully dilated when starting the study
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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