The effect of left oblique decubitus position on the labor process and maternal and infant outcomes of natural parturients
Objective To observe the effects of left oblique decubitus position on the process of labor and maternal and infant outcomes of natural parturients.Methods 94 natural parturients were selected and divided into observation group and control group according to random number table method,47 cases in each group.The control group delivered in supine position,and the observation group delivered in left oblique position.The labor process,maternal and infant outcomes,and labor comfort were compared between the two groups.Results The cesarean section rate,perineal tear rate and fetal distress rate in the observation group were 10.64%,19.15%and 2.13%,all lower than 27.66%,38.30%and 14.89%in the control group,and the natural delivery rate was 89.36%,higher than 72.34%(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the rate of postpartum hemorrhage and neonatal asphyxia between the two groups(P>0.05).The total comfort rate of delivery in the observation group was 91.49%,higher than that in the control group(74.47%)(P<0.05).Conclusion The left side inclined position for natural delivery can effectively accelerate the delivery process,reduce the rate of cesarean section,perineal tear,fetal distress,and obtain good delivery comfort,which is worthy of clinical promotion.
Left oblique positionNatural deliveryLabor processMaternal and infant outcome