Peanut ball position may reduce C-Sections in labor trial
NCT ID NCT05881629
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests if lying on your side with a peanut ball between your legs during labor can help babies turn to the right position and reduce the need for C-sections or forceps delivery. 200 pregnant women with babies facing the wrong way will be randomly assigned to this position or any position they choose. Researchers will track delivery outcomes and how women feel about their labor experience.
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Active substance
Maternal position change to side-lying lateral with peanut ball
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple position change could help more women deliver vaginally and reduce the need for C-sections.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial. The position change may not help all babies turn, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Women and Infant's Hospital of Rhode Island
RECRUITINGProvidence, Rhode Island, 02905, United States