title: Practical considerations for the routine application of left lateral Sims' position for vaginal delivery.
abstract: The lateral Sims' position was evaluated for routine use in vaginal deliveries. The study demonstrates that delivery in the lateral Sims' position is practical and easily mastered; most easily applied for spontaneous or uncomplicated outlet forceps delivery; of special advantage in breech deliveries, congestive heart failure, hip joint restriction, and leg varicosities; and well accepted by women looking for a less restricted and more natural delivery experience.
mesh_terms: D001034:Apgar Score; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000379:methods*; D004841:Episiotomy; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005113:Extraction, Obstetrical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007746:Labor Presentation; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D011247:Pregnancy; D014621:Vagina