Squat or stand? study reveals best labor position for moms

NCT ID NCT07383181

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 82 women who had given birth before to see if standing or squatting during early labor made a difference. Researchers measured how long labor lasted, how comfortable women felt, their pain levels, and whether they had a traumatic birth experience. The goal was to find out which position might help women feel better during childbirth.

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  • Nilgün Avcı

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)