What position is least effective when gravity is desired to assist in fetal descent?
A)Lithotomy
B)Kneeling
C)Sitting
D)Walking

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The predominant position in the United States for physician-attended births is the lithotomy position,which requires a woman to be in a reclined position with her legs in stirrups.Gravity has little effect in this position.Kneeling helps align the fetus within the pelvic outlet and allows gravity to assist in fetal descent.Sitting helps align the fetus within the pelvic outlet and allows gravity to assist in fetal descent.Walking helps align the fetus within the pelvic outlet and allows gravity to assist in fetal descent.

What Position Is Least Effective When Gravity Is Desired to Assist