Lying a certain way may help babies turn during birth
NCT ID NCT01854450
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether having a mother lie on her side in a specific position (asymmetrical lateral decubitus) during labor could help turn a baby that is facing the wrong way (occipitoposterior position). 326 women were randomly assigned to either this position or usual care. The goal was to see if the baby's head rotated to a better position within one hour.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- maternal posturing (asymmetrical lateral decubitus)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple position change could reduce the need for interventions like cesarean sections during labor.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is completed but results may not apply to all labors. The position is only tested for a short period and may not work for everyone.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU côte de nacre
Caen, France
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Maternité du CH d'Avranches-Granville
Avranches-Granville, France
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Port-Royal Maternity Hospital
Paris, 75005, France
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bluets maternity Hospital
Paris, France