Abstract

TORRES, Mariana et al. Evidence in the maternal position in the second stage of labor. Acta Obstet Ginecol Port [online]. 2018, vol.12, n.4, pp.277-283. ISSN 1646-5830.

Women have adopted various positions in childbirth over the centuries, changing either by personal preference, by indication from professionals attending the delivery or due to external factors such as use of medication or instrumented delivery. The position at birth may influence the duration of the expulsive period, pain intensity, neonatal outcome, perineal lesions or postpartum haemorrhage and has an effect on general well-being and female satisfaction. This review aims to analyze the benefits and risks associated with the positions most frequently chosen by women and specific advantages of different positions in each context of labor.

Keywords : Second stage labor; Patient positioning.

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