Throughout the course of labor, expectant mothers may assume a variety of birthing positions. There are many positions available for pregnant women in foreign maternity hospitals to choose from when giving birth. These positions can help women feel more comfortable, experience less pain, and have more energy to savor the joy of welcoming a new baby.
In addition to the most common supine delivery position, there are the following.
Delivery in lateral position
Advantage:
1. It can relax the perineum and reduce the chance of perineal tear and episiotomy.
2. The fetus has adequate oxygen supply.
3. Helpful for mothers with high blood pressure.
4. Parturient women can choose epidural anesthesia.
5. Make uterine contractions more powerful.
6. Reduce the compression on the inferior vena cava.
7. It can speed up the delivery process.
8. During the second stage of labor, mothers can take a good rest between contractions.
9. It can relieve acute labor.
shortcoming:
1. Cannot rely on the effect of gravity.
2. If the mother\’s lying position is in the same direction as the fetus\’ lying position, fetal heart rate detection cannot be performed.
3. If there is no one below the knees to support the mother\’s legs, the mother will have to work hard to support them.