Pregnancy and Childbirth
Conditions
Interventions
Upright Birth Position
Sponsors
Sospeter Mkangi
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Term pregnancy • Age between 20-35 years • Singleton pregnancy • Cephalic presentation • Vaginal delivery is not contraindicated • Spontaneous labour • Nulliparous • Multiparous • No history of any previous uterine surgery • Mentally fit • In the latent phase of the first stage of labour • No surgical indication at the time of study beginning • Stature =150 cm.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Pregnancy complicated with anaemia, pregnancy-induced hypertension, diabetes, and fetal congenital malformations • Grand parity (para five or more) • History of previous assisted vaginal delivery • Have more than 5 years from the last delivery • Who will refuse to participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of second stage, incidence of composite adverse maternal outcomes such as perineal tears, postpartum haemorrhage, Caesarean Section (C/S), assisted vaginal deliveries, episiotomies and shoulder dystocia and adverse neonatal outcomes such as low 5 minute APGAR score, resuscitation, and admission to New-Born Unit. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patients’ perceptions of the birth experience and Healthcare providers’ perceptions of the birth positions. | — |
Countries
United Republic of Tanzania
Contacts
Public ContactSaada Ali
The University of Dodoma
Outcome results
None listed