Effect of position during labor on the length of labor and apgar score of infants

The aim of this quasiexperimental study was to find the effect of mother position during labor on duration of active and second phases of labor and apgar score of infants. The sample consisted of 100 nulliparous women at term, having singleton infant, cephalic presentation and no CPD. The sample was divided into two groups. The first group was in lateral position and the second group was in upright position. Data was collected by filling a questionnaire and a checklist. The results showed that there was a significant difference in duration of active phase of labor but there were no significant differences in duration of second stage of labor and apgar score of infants between two groups.