Differing Maternal Outcomes Between Flexible Sacrum and Supine Birthing Positions
Advisor(s)
Dr. Jamie Hunsicker, DNP, MS, RN
Confirmation
1
Document Type
Poster
Location
McIntosh Activities Room
Start Date
19-4-2024 11:00 AM
End Date
19-4-2024 11:50 AM
Abstract
Problem: Often hospitals encourage a supine birthing position, even though other labor and delivery positions may prove more beneficial. Previous research indicates that flexible sacrum birthing positions provide the most beneficial maternal outcomes.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to compare maternal outcomes during labor when birthing in a flexible sacrum or supine birthing position is used.
Methods: This project will be a mixed methods outcomes survey. Patients will complete a survey following delivery to determine material satisfaction. A retrospective chart review of maternal outcomes will include labor position, length of hospital stay, perineal damage, instruments used to assist labor, and length of time in active labor. Maternal outcomes of mothers laboring in the flexible sacrum position will be compared to those laboring in the supine position.
Conclusion: When compared to supine birthing positions, flexible sacrum birthing positions increase comfort and satisfaction, decrease perineal damage, decrease length of hospital stay, decrease amounts of instruments needed to assist delivery, and decrease length of time spent in active labor. It is recommended that flexible sacrum birthing positions be used as appropriate to improve maternal birth outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Rieman, Kaitlynn G., "Differing Maternal Outcomes Between Flexible Sacrum and Supine Birthing Positions" (2024). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 4.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2024/Posters/4
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Open Access
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Differing Maternal Outcomes Between Flexible Sacrum and Supine Birthing Positions
McIntosh Activities Room
Problem: Often hospitals encourage a supine birthing position, even though other labor and delivery positions may prove more beneficial. Previous research indicates that flexible sacrum birthing positions provide the most beneficial maternal outcomes.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to compare maternal outcomes during labor when birthing in a flexible sacrum or supine birthing position is used.
Methods: This project will be a mixed methods outcomes survey. Patients will complete a survey following delivery to determine material satisfaction. A retrospective chart review of maternal outcomes will include labor position, length of hospital stay, perineal damage, instruments used to assist labor, and length of time in active labor. Maternal outcomes of mothers laboring in the flexible sacrum position will be compared to those laboring in the supine position.
Conclusion: When compared to supine birthing positions, flexible sacrum birthing positions increase comfort and satisfaction, decrease perineal damage, decrease length of hospital stay, decrease amounts of instruments needed to assist delivery, and decrease length of time spent in active labor. It is recommended that flexible sacrum birthing positions be used as appropriate to improve maternal birth outcomes.