Why Isn'T Upright Childbirth Used Ncbi

2.3K views · 34 reactions | The occiput anterior fetal position is a cephalic presentation, in which the fetus is face down, facing the mother's spine. This is the ideal position for childbirth and, accordingly, the most common type of presentation. The fetus presents with a flexed neck, which extends during delivery. The shoulders then rotate before delivery is completed. ⭐ Click to read the full "Mechanics of Birth" Learning Card: https://go.amboss.com/FB_Gynecology | AMBOSS | Facebook

The Lithotomy position includes lying on the back with knees bent and positioned above the hips with your legs spread apart ↔️ It provides the doctor with good access to the mother and the baby during childbirth. However, this may not be the most comfortable position for the mom 🤔 Recently other positions like squatting, birthing stools, and birthing beds are also being used more often. Studies suggest that a woman delivering in a lithotomy position can experience more pain in the second stage