All-fours position vs traditional position in women undergoing vacuum-assisted delivery: the vavade-4 randomized trial protocol

Introduction and aims of the study: All-fours position has several advantages due to the increase in the posterior diameter of the pelvis and higher mobility of the sacrum, with easier descent of the fetal head and greater chance of posterior to anterior occiput rotation.

Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - February 1, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Alessio Massaro, Bianca Masturzo, Giuseppe Delogu, Chiara Germano, Alessandro Messina, Chiara Botto Poala, Carlotta Scarafia, Francesca Federici, Rossella Attini, Tullio Ghi, Giuseppe Rizzo, Paolo Manzoni, Alberto Revelli, Chiara Benedetto Source Type: research