Effects of Lateral Positions in Second‐Stage Labour on Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes: An Observational Study Using Propensity Score Matching Analysis

This prospective observational study indicates that lateral positions during the second stage of labour may offer protective benefits for the perineum among primiparous women. However, their use requires careful clinical judgement, as they may not be suitable for primiparous women experiencing slower labour progress, and additional attention should be given for monitoring postpartum blood loss, regardless of parity.

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International Journal of Nursing Practice
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2026-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.1111/ijn.70114
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Pelvic floor disorders treatments
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Effects of Lateral Positions in Second‐Stage Labour on Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes: An Observational Study Using Propensity Score Matching Analysis

Minghui Yang, Xue Feng, Jianying Wang, Yu Zang et al.
International Journal of Nursing Practice
Pelvic floor disorders treatments
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Effects of Lateral Positions in Second‐Stage Labour on Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes: An Observational Study Using Propensity Score Matching Analysis

Minghui Yang, Xue Feng, Jianying Wang, Yu Zang, HOU Rui, Yinchu Hu, Hong Lu, Jing Huang, Lihua Ren
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Abstract

This prospective observational study indicates that lateral positions during the second stage of labour may offer protective benefits for the perineum among primiparous women. However, their use requires careful clinical judgement, as they may not be suitable for primiparous women experiencing slower labour progress, and additional attention should be given for monitoring postpartum blood loss, regardless of parity.

International Journal of Nursing PracticeVol. 32(1)
Hebei Medical University (CN), Peking University (CN), Kunming Medical University (CN), Florence Nightingale Foundation (GB), Northwest Women's and Children's Hospital (CN), First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University (CN)
Gender equality
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Pelvic floor disorders treatments
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