The Claim
Supine hypotensive syndrome in late pregnancy is associated with reduced maternal blood pressure when lying flat, and this association leads to clinical recommendations for left lateral positioning during labor and cesarean delivery to maintain adequate perfusion.
What the research says
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When a pregnant woman lies flat on her back in late pregnancy, it can lower her blood pressure, which might reduce blood flow to her and the baby. That’s why doctors tell her to lie on her side instead — it helps keep blood flowing properly.
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Supine hypotensive syndrome in late pregnancy is associated with reduced maternal blood pressure when lying flat, leading to clinical recommendations for left lateral positioning during labor and cesarean delivery to maintain adequate perfusion.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Supine hypotensive syndrome of pregnancy
This study says that lying flat during childbirth might not be as dangerous as we thought, because medicines can now fix low blood pressure just as well as turning to the side. So, the old rule to always lie on your left side might not be as necessary anymore.
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