New study uses ultrasound to reveal best labor positions for safe delivery

NCT ID NCT05718180

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will use ultrasound to measure how a baby moves through the birth canal when the mother is lying on her back versus kneeling-squatting. Researchers aim to see if certain positions create more room for the baby. The study involves 105 pregnant women at full term with a single baby in head-down position.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors better understand how maternal positions affect labor progress, potentially improving delivery outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is an early observational study with only 105 participants, so results may not apply to all women. It does not test a treatment or intervention.

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  • Azienda Ospedale Università Padova

    Padova, Italy

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  • Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Sant'Orsola Malpighi

    Bologna, Italy

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  • Ospedale Cristo Re

    Roma, Italy

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