Intrapartum Ultrasound in Maternal Lateral Position. A Prospective Observational Study

Background: Intrapartum ultrasound (ITU) techniques have been described only in maternal semi-recumbent position. However, other birthing positions, such as side-lying, are more comfortable for many mothers. The present study aimed to test the hypothesis that ITU measurements can be obtained lateral positions during second stage of labor. Methods: A single-center, prospective observational was conducted. Women who preferred a side-lying position labor participated study. women were asked grasp their upper knee and flex it perform scan. transducer first placed frontal plane then rotated midsagittal (the probe at level fourchette). Results: 34 Position fetal head, angle progression, head-perineum distance with without contraction all women. There moderate correlation between birth time (r = 0.466; p 0.009). Conclusions: (side-lying) is simple technique avoids unnecessary changing