Why the study?
Does the full left lateral decubitus position improve fetal heart rate patterns and maternal central hemodynamics compared to the supine position in mothers with normal near-term pregnancies?
Population
106 mothers with singular, 36-39 week-old normal pregnancies
Comparison
Full left lateral decubitus position vs Supine position
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports avoiding supine position during near-term fetal monitoring; leaves open whether left lateral positioning improves perinatal outcomes.
Does the full left lateral decubitus position improve fetal heart rate patterns and maternal central hemodynamics compared to the supine position in mothers with normal near-term pregnancies?
Maternal body position significantly influences fetal heart rate patterns, with the left lateral decubitus position improving fetal heart rate variations and maternal stroke volume compared to the supine position.
Tamás et al. (2007) studied this question.
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