The women were randomly assigned to experimental group- the upright supported sitting - n=100, and control group- routine supine-lithotomy position n=100 by coin toss method. Both the groups were mobile during the first stage of labor.
In the experimental group, the woman’s back was elevated to 600 angle to assume
upright supported sitting position by a simple backrest attached adjustable delivery cot.
The control group assumed the routine lying flat on the back-supine-lithotomy position. Intensive monitoring of their progress, and constant physical, emotional support was given by the Researcher.