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Effectiveness of Upright vs. Lithotomy Birthing Position on Maternal and Newborn Outcomes
Sponsor: Hawler Medical University
Summary
This study investigates the effectiveness of upright versus lithotomy birthing positions on maternal and newborn outcomes. Conducted at the Maternity Teaching Hospital in Erbil City, it employs a quasi-experimental design with 62 women in each group (Intervention and control), comparing outcomes for those encouraged to use upright positions with those in standard lithotomy. Maternal and newborn outcomes will be assessed to provide evidence on how birthing positions impact labor progression, comfort, and delivery results. The findings aim to inform clinical practice and policy, enhancing midwifery care and supporting patient-centered approaches to childbirth. Does the upright birthing position effect on maternal and newborn outcomes? Does the lithotomy birthing position effect on maternal and newborn outcomes? The expected outcomes will decrease the rate of perineal tear , episiotomy , post partum hemorrhage and decreasing the rate of admission to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in newborn.
Official title: Effectiveness of Using Upright Versus Lithotomy Birthing Position on Maternal and Newborn Outcomes: A Quasi Experimental Study
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
124
Start Date
2024-11-10
Completion Date
2026-09-01
Last Updated
2024-11-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Upright Birthing Position
This intervention involves encouraging participants to use an upright position during labor and delivery, which may include : squatting, based on their preference and comfort level. Healthcare staff will support the participants in maintaining an upright position throughout labor as much as possible to evaluate its effects on maternal and newborn outcomes.
Lithotomy Birthing Position
Participants in this arm will be positioned in the lithotomy position during labor and delivery, which is a common practice in clinical settings. In this position, the mother lies on her back with her legs supported in stirrups. This intervention serves as the control condition to provide a baseline comparison for evaluating outcomes against the upright birthing position.
Locations (1)
Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Kurdistan region 44001
Erbil, Iraq