This study concluded that allowing women to
assume squatting position during labor and
delivery do not increase feto-maternal risk. In
fact non- supine positions can be used safely to
reduce perineal trauma and other complications.
It may be wise to choose squatting position
in order to achieve the clinical benefits like
shortened second stage of labor, less severe
perineal lacerations, vulvar edema, blood loss
and caesarean section. Routine use of supine
position should be discouraged.