Impact of Upright Position during the First Stage of Labour on Maternal Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Maternal position during delivery can affect the physiology of labour and the mechanics of childbirth.

Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the impact of an upright position during the first stage of labour on maternal outcomes.

Methods: This parallel group randomised control trial was conducted from April to June 2020 among 60 women (30 each in the experimental and control groups) admitted to the selected hospital in Punjab, India.