Why are upright positions important during birth?
Research has shown that adopting upright positions during labour and birth can have many advantages for both mother and baby.
The chance of your baby becoming distressed during labour when you are upright is decreased by
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Being upright during labour and birth can increase the available space within the pelvis by up to
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Your chance of needing a cut in your perineum to help your baby be born is reduced by
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If you are upright during birth, your chance of needing medical assistance e.g. forceps is reduced by
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