Being upright during labor and birth can increase the space within your pelvis for your baby to be born by 28-30%. Your labor contractions can be more effective
Your baby will cope better with labor and birth and will be less distressed, 54% less incidence of fetal heart abnormalities
The length of the first stage of your labor, between 3-10 centimetres can be significantly reduced by up to 50% and a shorter second stage (pushing stage) of labor
You are 23% less likely to need a medically assisted birth. More space, less distress and a shorter labour results in fewer necessary intervention
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