Upright positions in childbirth and the prevention of perineal lacerations: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusion Adopting upright positions in normal delivery can be encouraged by professionals as it can prevent severe perineal lacerations; however, it is not possible to accurately affirm their effectiveness to the detriment of horizontal positions for an intact perineum outcome.
Source: Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP - Category: Nursing Source Type: research