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Most studies reported that when upright and moving about the following advantages ensued:

1 The intensity (strength) of uterine contractions was found to be greater.

2 Greater regularity and frequence of uterine contractions.

3 The dilation or opening of the cervix (the neck of the uterus) was more efficient.

4 More complete relaxation between contractions.

5 The pressure of the baby’s head on the cervix during the resting phase between uterine contractions was consistently higher.

6 The first and second stages of labour were shorter (some comparative studies showed they were over 40 per cent shorter in the upright group).

7 Greater comfort, less stress and pain and so decreased requirement for analgesics.

8 Lower incidence of foetal distress in labour and improved condition of the newborn.

9 Women felt they were contributing something to their labour and felt relieved from the boredom and degradation of lying down connected to equipment.