semirecumbent position

Roughly half used the cushion; the others delivered in the semirecumbent position.

The subjects were studied in the semirecumbent position and were not allowed to eat during the study.

The women also had significantly shorter second, or pushing, stages than those who delivered in the semirecumbent position, the doctors said.

In addition, she said, some doctors prefer the semirecumbent position because it allows them greater control in the delivery.

Emerson slid down into a semirecumbent position and pushed his hat over his eyes.

Study in 60 Nations The median length of the second stage of delivery for women using the cushion was 35 minutes, compared with 45 minutes for those in the semirecumbent position.

Moreta was consumed by such a surge of fury and frustration that Orlith rose to all four legs from her semirecumbent position, her eyes whirling pinkly, and a worried question rumbled from her throat.

All individuals gave informed consent and had gastric juice analysis: after an overnight fast, a nasogastric tube was positioned in the gastric antrum with endoscopy guidance and its correct position checked by the water recovery test with the subjects in semirecumbent position.