Second-stage positioning in nurse-midwifery practices. Part 2: Factors affecting use.
This, the second of a two-part article, describes the findings of a national survey of practicing certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) regarding factors that affect the use of eight second-stage maternal positions. Lower CNM self-reported autonomy scores were associated with the use of the lithotomy and dorsal supine positions; maternal preference and higher CNM self-reported autonomy scores were associated with the use of the nonlithotomy positions. The use of nonlithotomy positions is one nontechnologic way to enhance the normal process of birth.
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Marquette University College of Nursing, Nurse-Midwifery Program, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881, USA.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007748:Labor Stage, Second; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008880:Midwifery / Q000379:methods*; D009721:Nurse Midwives; D011187:Posture; D011247:Pregnancy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires