Nelki J, Bond L
Mod Midwife. 1995 Feb;5(2):19-22.
The authors trace the use of birthing stools and their decline as the recumbent position became the predominant one for giving birth. The advantages of upright positions are summarised, supporting the idea that women should be allowed more flexibility and movement in labour and recommending that birthing stools be reintroduced as an option for delivery. Adequate antenatal preparation in the use of different positions, and encouragement from midwives and obstetricians, will help make childbirth a safer, more collaborative and satisfying experience as recommended by the Winterton Report.
作者追溯了分娩凳的使用情况及其随着分娩时仰卧姿势成为主要姿势而逐渐减少的过程。文中总结了直立姿势的优势，支持女性在分娩时应被给予更多灵活性和活动空间这一观点，并建议重新引入分娩凳作为一种分娩选择。如温特顿报告所建议的，在使用不同姿势方面进行充分的产前准备，以及助产士和产科医生的鼓励，将有助于使分娩成为更安全、更具协作性且令人满意的体验。
