One Italian study published in 2005 by the National Institutes of Health showed a lower episiotomy rate,
shorter first stage of labor and no increased rate of infection.
Not exact matches
The
first stage of labor for the date - eaters was also significantly
shorter than the non-date-eaters.
The duration
of the
first stage of labor was significantly
shorter with a water birth than with a land delivery (380 vs. 468 minutes, P < 0.01).
CONCLUSIONS: The upright position during the
first stage of labor did not contribute towards a
shorter duration
of labor; however, it proved to be a safe and well - accepted option for the women
of this study.
However, the length
of the
first stage of labor and total duration
of labor were significantly
shorter in the yoga group (mean length
of first stage = 520 minutes in yoga group vs. 660 minutes in control group; mean total time in
labor 559 minutes in yoga group vs. 684 minutes in control group)....»
The hardest, but the
shortest phase
of the
first stage of labor.